Mechanical Design Engineer

An established engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its team in Fareham. The organisation delivers specialist solutions to high-performance sectors, offering a full end-to-end service from concept development through to production.

With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and dependability, the company fosters a collaborative environment where engineers can contribute to projects while developing their professional skills.

Role Overview

As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of design activities across a range of projects, ensuring solutions meet technical, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The role involves participation in design reviews, close collaboration with cross-functional teams, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. You’ll help ensure that all outputs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with customer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and development work from initial concept through to production and post-production support.

• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality standards.

• Produce and maintain drawings, specifications, and documentation in line with relevant standards (ISO9007/AS9100).

• Review and sign off engineering documentation as part of the design approval process.

• Participate in and contribute to design reviews.

• Work collaboratively with analysis, manufacturing, integration, safety, and trials teams.

• Support the preparation of technical publications and deliverable documents.

• Process engineering change requests and concessions in line with internal procedures.

• Contribute to continuous improvement and optimisation of design processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Proven design engineering experience within a regulated sector (aerospace, defence, medical devices, etc.).

• Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred but not essential).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities.

• A motivated, conscientious individual with leadership potential.