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Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Staplehurst, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Staplehurst, Kent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: Monday – Friday
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? Join a family-run, industry-leading manufacturer at an exciting stage of growth. Our client is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the expansion of their Design & Development team at their state-of-the-art facility in Staplehurst, Kent.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong post-qualification experience who is looking to grow within a small, collaborative team led by a forward-thinking R&D manager.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Manage end-to-end mechanical design projects, collaborating across disciplines including electronics and physics
* Design bespoke magnetic shielding solutions using 3D CAD software
* Liaise with clients and the sales team to gather technical requirements
* Create detailed 2D/3D drawings, engineering documentation, BOMs, and SOPs
* Generate technical documentation, reports, and internal/external presentations
* Support manufacturing and production with accurate routings and work orders
* Contribute to quotations with the estimating team and manage customer expectations
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
* Degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering
* Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate industrial experience
* Full lifecycle experience in concept design through to manufacturing
* Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks
* Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T standards
* Experienced in tolerance analysis and stack-ups
* Proficient communicator and collaborator across teams
* Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Sage, Oracle, Progress Plus)
* Strong project management and IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desirable:
* Experience in sheet metal and precision machining
* Knowledge of Autodesk Vault and FEA tools
* Experience in ISO 9001 environments
* Familiarity with polymers, composites, and lean methodologies (5S, Six Sigma)
* Background in continuous improvement processes
Benefits Include:
Competitive salary (DOE)
Enhanced pension contributions
Quarterly staff bonus scheme
Company sick pay
Cycle to work scheme
2x death in service cover
Free on-site parking
Employee referral scheme
Training and development opportunities
Competitive holiday allowance
This is an ideal role for a self-starter with excellent design engineering knowledge, keen to make an impact in a growing company at the forefront of their industry.
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