Position
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
Cheltenham
Salary
£32,000 - £38,000 + bonus & benefits
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Overview
An established UK manufacturing business is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its operations team at its Cheltenham site. This role offers the opportunity to work end-to-end on both standard and bespoke engineered products, from initial concept through to manufacture, within a technically strong and supportive environment.
The Role
As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting customer requirements and manufacturing operations by producing high-quality design and engineering documentation. You will work closely with production, sales, suppliers, and customers to ensure designs are safe, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.
Key responsibilities include :
* Producing concept, preliminary, and detailed manufacturing drawings
* Creating material lists, BOMs, routings, and costing information
* Providing CNC programming data and supporting manufacturing processes
* Supporting prototype builds, testing, evaluation, and reporting
* Ensuring all designs comply with relevant quality, safety, and environmental standards (ISO 9001 & 14001)
* Liaising with manufacturing teams to support on-time delivery to customer specifications
* Working with suppliers and subcontractors to source materials and outsourced processes
* Supporting continuous improvement, cost reduction, and quality initiatives
* Providing technical support to sales, customer service, and after-sales activities
* Assisting with new product development projects
* Attending occasional customer visits and technical meetings
About You
You will be a detail-focused engineer with strong design-for-manufacture experience and the confidence to work autonomously while collaborating across teams.
Essential requirements
* Proven experience in a design engineering role
* Strong CAD skills (Solid Edge, AutoCAD, or similar)
* Practical understanding of manufacturing processes
* High attention to detail with a quality-driven mindset
* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
* Commercial awareness and understanding of cost structures
* IT literate (Microsoft Office)
* Understanding of health & safety considerations in design
* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Materials, or Production Engineering
Benefits
* 32,000 - £38,000 salary, dependent on experience
* Annual company bonus
* 6% pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Company sick pay scheme
* 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
* Health checks and ongoing wellbeing support
* High-street and lifestyle discount scheme
* Company share-save scheme
* Excellent career progression and development opportunities
Apply
This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer looking for a technically varied role with real influence on product design, manufacturing performance, and customer outcomes.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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