Join a specialist team where your electro-mechanical design expertise will help create industry-leading connection solutions. Great salary, benefits, and the chance to make a real impact. Mechanical Design Engineer Horsham, West Sussex Full time, permanent (39.5 hours per week) £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK Weald Electronics is a leading distributor and manufacturer of interconnection products, working across high-specification sectors including military, aerospace, and transportation. With a long-standing reputation for technical excellence and quality, we deliver tailored electro-mechanical solutions from concept to completion. Our supportive team, commitment to precision, and customer-focused approach make us a trusted partner in a specialist field. The Role We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our close-knit technical team. You'll provide engineering design, detailed drawings, and technical support for our wide range of electro-mechanical products. Key Responsibilities: Design and generate connector and cable assembly drawings and parts lists to BS8888 Create detailed product drawings for subcontracted manufacture Update and re-issue drawings as design changes occur Support the Technical Manager with product concepts, custom solutions, and special projects Assist with technical specifications, datasheets, and proposal drawings Respond to technical queries internally and externally (post-training) Provide 3D CAD models and support customer requests Liaise with production to determine tooling needs and design jigs and tools as required Contribute to creating work instructions and testing protocols Offer engineering support across departments, including QA and the shop floor Benefits: 25 days annual leave bank holidays Christmas shutdown (3 days to be taken from holiday entitlement) Discretionary performance bonuses (June & December) Company pension scheme Paid daily breaks and early finish on Fridays Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including: 24/7 helpline Wellbeing app Exclusive discounts The Ideal Candidate You're an experienced Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer or Draughtsperson, confident with 3D CAD and hands-on support. About you: 10–15 years of electro-mechanical design experience Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD systems Familiarity with BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and BS8888 standards Previous experience in light electro-mechanical manufacturing Understanding of core manufacturing processes and tooling Solid Microsoft Office skills; ERP/MRP understanding is a bonus HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or similar (minimum) Some practical engineering or machining experience desirable Confident, self-directed, and able to manage time effectively Comfortable with business presentations and internal communications Full UK driving licence required Ready to build your future with a company that values your engineering expertise? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. How to apply for the role: If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience include Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Draughtsperson, CAD Engineer, Development Engineer, Mechanical Design Drafter, Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly Design Engineer, Tooling Design Engineer, Technical Support Engineer ADZN1_UKTJ