The Role A well-established UK engineering manufacturer is expanding and looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing growth and product development. Working within the R&D team, you will be involved in both new product design and the improvement of existing solutions, contributing to engineering projects from concept through to testing and validation. Key Responsibilities Design and develop new products and improve existing designs Build and test prototypes throughout the development process Analyse test results and recommend next steps Produce and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver project objectives Support R&D activity across multiple product lines What You’ll Need Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Product Design) Experience in product development or design engineering Strong 3D CAD experience (ideally Autodesk Inventor) Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience with product testing and validation Strong organisation and communication skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Desirable: R&D or innovation-focused engineering experience What’s on Offer Competitive salary Discretionary bonus (profit share) 25–30 days holiday bank holidays Pension scheme, life assurance, and health insurance Ongoing training and career development Wellbeing support (mental, financial, physical) Social activities allowance Free on-site parking Why This Role This is a hands-on engineering role within a stable, long-standing manufacturing business that continues to invest in innovation. You will have exposure to varied projects and the opportunity to contribute to the full product lifecycle.