JOB – Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION – Harlow TERM – Permanent SALARY – £30,000 to £40,000 per annum (plus benefits) My client is a specialist manufacturer working within the plastics industry, focusing on thermoforming and plastic product design. They are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Harlow. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: • Experience in mechanical design, ideally within plastics, thermoforming, or injection moulding • Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) • Understanding of plastic product design, manufacturing methods, and material properties • Ability to produce accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team • Relevant engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, or similar) The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve: • Designing plastic components and assemblies for thermoformed products • Producing detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications • Collaborating with the production and tooling teams to ensure manufacturability • Developing innovative solutions to meet customer requirements • Supporting prototype builds and design validation processes ...