Our Brackley based client is a leading designer and manufacturer specialising in prototype development and custom PCB assembly. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer with hands-on experience in sheet plastic fabrication, to join the growing team.
You will be responsible for designing custom enclosures, housings, and mechanical components primarily fabricated from plastic sheets using CNC machining, bending, bonding, and assembly techniques. This is a key role in delivering innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions across a range of sectors including electronics, telecoms, medical devices, and industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities for the Brackley based Mechanical Design Engineer job:
1. Design and develop plastic enclosures and components using CAD software (e.G., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor).
2. Create detailed 2D technical drawings, 3D models, and assembly instructions for production.
3. Work closely with in-house fabrication teams and CNC technicians to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
4. Collaborate with electronics engineers to integrate PCBs, connectors, displays, and mechanical fasteners into enclosure designs.
5. Optimise designs for production techniques such as bending, bonding, heat staking, and insert installation.
6. Select appropriate materials (e.G. ABS, polycarbonate, acrylic) based on mechanical and environmental requiremen...