Mechanical Design Engineer

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading Exeter based manufacturing company known for producing high-quality, premium products and employing a dedicated team of professionals across manufacturing, engineering, and business support functions. As their business continues to grow, they are looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer with good sheet metal experience to their engineering team.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD software; Produce detailed manufacturing and fabrication drawings; Create and modify sheet metal designs for production; Develop products from concept through to manufacture; Support prototype development, testing, and product improvement projects; Ensure designs meet quality, cost, and performance requirements; Manage design documentation, BOMs, and engineering change requests; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, or similar; Degree educated or similar within an Engineering discipline; Strong sheet metal design experience within a manufacturing environment; Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks; Experience producing manufacturing and fabrication drawings; Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacture) principles as well as DFMEA; Understanding of laser cutting, CNC folding, fabrication, and welding processes

Benefits

Discount scheme; 34 days annual leave; Bonus; Free Parking; Progression; Hybrid working