Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Aberystwyth

Salary: Up to £35,000

Contract: Permanent

We’re working with an established engineering and technology-led manufacturing business based in Aberystwyth that is continuing to expand its R&D capability. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their development team and support both new and existing products.

This role would suit an enthusiastic and adaptable mechanical design engineer who enjoys seeing designs through the full lifecycle, from early concept and prototyping through to manufacturing handover.

The Role

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary R&D team and be responsible for the mechanical design, prototyping and testing of components and assemblies. The role involves translating research concepts into robust, manufacturable products, working closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design new products using SolidWorks, producing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings

Provide ongoing design support for the existing product range

Work cross-functionally to take products from concept through to manufacturing handover

Prototype, test and validate mechanical designs

Support the design of jigs and fixtures for assembly, calibration and testing in manufacturing

Apply a range of prototyping techniques, including additive and subtractive processes

Identify suitable materials and work with suppliers to source components

Produce and contribute to technical documentation including design specifications, build files, test procedures and user documentation

Design with compliance in mind from the outset (e.g. CE, EMC, LVD)

Work within an ISO 9001 quality environment

Provide technical support to internal teams when required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

Experience using SolidWorks

Knowledge of prototyping techniques including additive and subtractive manufacturing

Hands-on ability to build and test prototypes and parts

Good understanding of manufacturing processes, with willingness to learn new materials and methods

Ability to work across multiple projects and product areas

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to turn concepts into practical designs

Clear communicator, comfortable working collaboratively across departments

Motivated, enthusiastic and able to work both independently and as part of a team Desirable: xjnqpsq

Experience using SolidWorks PDM for document control

Knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes such as injection moulding

Experience or exposure to optical components

Data analysis skills to support design validation

Familiarity with regulated or technically demanding product environments

Experience designing enclosures with consideration for RF emissions Why apply?

Permanent Mechanical Design role with a salary up to £35,000

Opportunity to work across full product lifecycles

Hands-on involvement in prototyping and testing

Collaborative R&D environment

Generous pension

Profit share paid twice yearly

Share participation scheme

Long-term stability within a growing engineering business For more information or to apply, contact:

Lewis Phillips

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