Mechatronics Engineer

About Our Client

Our client is an established designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced technology solutions, spanning industrial embedded computing, custom lithium battery packs, secure communications, antennas and imaging systems. Their products are deployed in some of the most demanding environments on earth (and beyond), supporting critical applications from scientific research to secure data transmission.

They offer a genuinely rewarding place to build a career, with a strong focus on employee safety, wellbeing and long term development. The role is based in a scenic, semi rural part of the UK, and the business welcomes applications nationally, with relocation support available for the right candidate.
 

The Role

Our client is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Antennas division, contributing to the design and development of antenna products and systems for defence, aerospace, communications and technology markets.

Reporting into the Chief Engineer, with close support from the Principal Mechanical Engineer, you'll take mechanical designs from concept through to production as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team. You'll be involved in design, testing, manufacturing support and continuous improvement work across a range of high performance products.

This is a strong opportunity for an engineer keen to grow their skills within a specialist RF and antenna engineering setting.
 

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Development

• Produce mechanical designs, 3D models, engineering drawings and BOMs for antenna products
• Select appropriate materials, tolerances, finishes and environmental protections to meet product requirements
• Support projects from concept and prototype through to production release
• Carry out design analysis and contribute to testing and evaluation

Engineering Support

• Support prototype and production builds, helping resolve mechanical design issues as they arise
• Keep designs and technical documentation current in line with engineering changes and manufacturing feedback
• Maintain accurate, controlled design data in line with configuration management practices
• Contribute to environmental, qualification and acceptance testing

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Follow engineering standards, procedures and design best practice
• Take part in design reviews and follow through on agreed actions
• Keep quality, safety and compliance front of mind
• Support continuous improvement and lessons learned activity

Collaboration

• Work closely with RF, mechatronics, manufacturing and production engineering colleagues
• Build technical knowledge of antenna products and related technologies
• Help sustain a collaborative, innovative engineering culture
   

What They're Looking For

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience producing mechanical designs and engineering drawings using 3D CAD
• Good understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, tolerances and design for manufacture
• Experience supporting products through development, test and into production
• Strong problem solving and analytical ability
• Comfortable working within a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Good communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Background in defence, aerospace, communications or advanced technology sectors
• Exposure to environmental testing, product qualification or configuration control
• Knowledge of RF, antenna or electro mechanical products

The client is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process.