EPD Engineer – Mechanical Design
Kent | £40,000 - £60,000 DOE
Hybrid & Flexible Hours
Are you a problem-solver with a passion for engineering design?
Do you thrive on improving products, fixing challenges, and making sure designs work in the real world?
We’re looking for an EPD Engineer to join a growing product development team within a well-established manufacturer of specialist engineered products. Working closely with colleagues across Design, Production, Quality, and Supply, you’ll play a key role in keeping products performing at their best while driving improvements for the future.
What you’ll be doing:
Owning sustaining engineering across a range of products, tackling factory and field issues and delivering permanent fixes
Using SolidWorks to update and improve drawings, specs, BOMs and routings
Leading change control (ECR/ECN) and maintaining accurate product data in PDM/ERP systems
Partnering with Production to improve build processes and ensure right-first-time manufacturing
Delivering value engineering – finding smarter, safer and more cost-effective design solutions
Building quick prototypes, testing updates, and handing over robust designs into production
Collaborating with Quality teams to close out NCRs/CAPAs and prevent reoccurrence
About you:
At least 3 years’ experience in an engineering design role – this is not a graduate role
Strong SolidWorks user with proven CAD skills (3D & 2D, BS8888 standards)
Background in mechanical assemblies, ideally with exposure to plastics, extrusion, machining or electronics
Hands-on approach – comfortable with prototypes, fixtures and testing
Confident communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally and under time pressure
Relevant qualification (BEng/BSc or equivalent)
The benefits:
Salary circa £40,000 (flexible depending on experience)
Flexible working hours – e.g. 7–4 or standard 8–5
Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week remote)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension scheme, on-site parking and subsidised food
Apply now with your CV to be considered!
This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger for at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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