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Location: Based near Woking, Surrey
Salary: Circa 34,000 per annum + production bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 5 days on-site per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering company. This role involves designing and developing precision mechanical products, working through all stages of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process. The position is hands-on and requires a proactive problem solver who can work both independently and as part of a team.
Working closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and external consultants, you will design high-quality products using plastic mouldings, die castings, and machined components while ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with industry standards.
Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities
- Develop and refine mechanical designs from concept to production
- Work with plastic mouldings, die castings, and machined components
- Conduct tolerance studies, numerical design calculations, and FEA analysis
- Collaborate with suppliers, toolmakers, and internal teams to ensure manufacturability
- Ensure designs meet quality, performance, and cost requirements
- Document design decisions and highlight technical risks
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry advancements
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes
- Experience designing precision mechanical assemblies and intricate mechanisms
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (preferably PTC Creo)
- Knowledge of FEA analysis and tolerance calculations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Competitive salary with production bonus
- Private healthcare and pension scheme
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free on-site parking, gym access, and wellness initiatives
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