Mechanical Design Engineer in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Our client is a well-established, privately owned electronics manufacturer with a global customer base and an international presence. They design and build high-quality electronic test products used by leading companies in aerospace, automotive and defence. People are at the heart of the business: they have a strong reputation as an employer, a people-first culture, and a real commitment to developing their staff.

The role
Reporting to the Mechanical Design Manager, you’ll join a busy engineering team covering design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, estimating and process improvement. You’ll work on a wide variety of standard and custom projects, and the role offers a clear path to becoming an independent designer running your own projects.

Key responsibilities

• Developing innovative mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through to production
• Designing and analysing systems using 3D CAD modelling and simulation
• Managing the development process to meet requirements and timelines
• Testing products and troubleshooting design issues
• Working closely with electronic design engineers, project managers and production teams
• Producing and maintaining technical documentation and drawings
• Mentoring and supporting junior design engineers

Essential skills and experience

• A degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience as a mechanical designer (ideally in a product-based environment)
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and standards
• A track record of developing and delivering successful mechanical products
• Experience of design for manufacture, tolerance analysis and cost optimisation
• Strong 3D CAD modelling and simulation skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork and project management skills

Desirable

• SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
• CircuitWorks
• Cable routing and harness design
• Sheet metal design
• 3D printing
• Knowledge of CNC sheet routing capabilities and limitations
• Electronic or PCB design experience

What’s on offer

• £40,000 salary with regular reviews and performance-related pay increases
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Pension and car salary sacrifice schemes, plus life insurance at 4x salary
• Gym and spa membership, an employee assistance programme and comprehensive wellbeing support
• Structured induction, training programmes, sponsored further education and career progression
• Company social events, potential international travel, and free refreshments