Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Bedfordshire (on-site working)
Salary: From £42-52,000 (Depending on experience)
We’re looking for a Design Engineer to join a global manufacturing site near Bedfordshire. You’ll be part of a small but highly experienced design team of three, working closely with management who provide excellent support.
This role would suit someone with a strong mechanical engineering background who enjoys problem solving, getting to the root of risks and failures, and understanding how components fit together and function in real-world applications. It’s a chance to work on interesting, complex products used across a wide range of industries.
Key responsibilities
• Designing and developing mechanical components for use in manufacturing
• Optimising designs for performance, cost, and ease of production
• Supporting prototypes, testing and investigating failures
• Producing technical documentation and providing support to wider teams
• Using tools such as FEA, SPC, FMEA and DOE to improve processes
• Collaborating with colleagues locally and internationally on projects
Key skills
• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)