Job Description
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Exeter | Up to £40,000 per annum DOE | Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm | Permanent
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of an established engineering business seeking a practical, hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer.
This role is focused on delivering designs that work - not just in CAD, but in real-world production. You will develop new products, refine existing designs, and make sound engineering decisions that balance performance, manufacturability, and cost.
Key Duties
* Develop and release production-ready mechanical designs.
* Improve and adapt existing products to enhance performance and efficiency.
* Define manufacturing methods, considering in-house capabilities and external suppliers.
* Identify and reduce design risk early through structured review and analysis.
* Control tolerances to ensure reliable assembly and product performance.
* Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Development teams to ensure designs are practical and commercially viable.
* Produce accurate drawings and Bills of Materials to support costing and manufacture.
Requirements
* Confident producing accurate 2D manufacturing drawings using GD&T best practice.
* Strong 3D CAD capability (Solid Edge ideal, SolidWorks also considered).
* Practical understanding of how design decisions impact cost, quality, and production efficiency.
* Experience designing and developing sheet metal components and assemblies.
* Proven track record of supporting products from prototype through to full manufacture.
* Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
What We Offer
* Salary up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience.
* Monday-Friday working hours, 8:30am-5pm.
* Permanent position within an established engineering business.
* Opportunity to contribute to real-world, production-focused design projects.
Interested?
Submit your CV today or contact the Exeter branch for more information. xkybehq
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