Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Poole
Salary: Up to £52,000
Type: Permanent | On-site
We're working on behalf of an established and growing engineering company based in Poole that's looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a hands-on, varied role within a fast-paced environment—ideal for someone who enjoys technical challenges and working across all areas of engineering.
You'll play a key role in new product development, continuous improvement, quality assurance, and production support—working collaboratively across departments to ensure efficient, effective engineering outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design new products and improve existing ones using 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.).
2. Support cross-functional teams including Design, Production, and Purchasing.
3. Create and maintain build documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. Conduct product and prototype testing; implement findings into the product range.
5. Update engineering drawings and manage changes.
6. Support QA procedures, including first-off inspections and supplier approvals.
7. Generate accurate CAD BoMs and maintain MRP BoMs.
8. Assist with cost reduction activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
9. Design experiments and compile re...