Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Southend
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Profit-Related Bonus
Hours: 37.5 per week (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Permanent

An established and design-led British manufacturer is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Research & Development team. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative, non-hierarchical engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and long-term product development.

The Role

You will contribute to the full mechanical design lifecycle - from concept development and prototyping through to production and ongoing product support. Working across multiple concurrent projects, you'll design precision components and assemblies while ensuring manufacturability, cost efficiency, and adherence to core design principles.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical concept design for new and existing products

3D modelling, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings with GD&T in SolidWorks

Designing for machining, injection moulding, extrusions, sheet metal, stamping and 3D printing

Hands-on prototyping, testing, and design refinement

Ongoing design revisions, cost engineering and DFM improvements

Design of machinery, jigs and fixtures

Transition of legacy drawings into CAD and PDM systems

Supplier liaison and manufacturability reviews

Supporting product implementation into production

About You

Strong natural understanding of mechanical design principles

Proficient in SolidWorks (or similar 3D CAD software)

Experience designing for a range of manufacturing processes

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Strong communication and sketching skills

Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously

Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative

Benefits

20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service

Free on-site restaurant (breakfast and lunch provided daily)

NEST pension scheme

Annual profit-related discretionary bonus

Large, open-plan office within a collaborative engineering environment

Standard hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

The Environment

You'll be joining a close-knit, team-based organisation that values open communication, collaboration and continuous improvement. The culture is non-authoritarian and design-focused, with a strong emphasis on quality engineering and long-term product integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys hands-on development, collaborative working, and contributing to meaningful product innovation