Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK
Salary: circa £45K depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Industry: Aerospace, Automotive & Marine (High Speed Rotating Equipment)
PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading manufacturer of full turnkey solutions and Test Equipment provided a prestigious manufacturer’s worldwide within industries such as Aerospace, Automotive/Motorsport & Marine. Due to team expansion and successfully winning new business, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis in which you will be involved in exciting projects and support some of the worlds well known and A-listed manufacturers.
Absolute must have’s
* Experience of designing water brake dynos
* If not number 1 above, then experience of designing rotating components up to 25,000rpm
* Proficiency in SolidWorks – actively using it at their current/last employer
Job Overview
Responsible for mechanical engineering design, product maintenance and application engineering of dynamometers, systems and components with innovation and excellence.
The role focuses primarily on the company’s product line; translating customer requirements and internal initiatives into practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable design solutions, ensuring products meet performance, quality, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting continuous improvement and innovation.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Product design & development
* Contribute to the design, develop and testing of mechanical components and assemblies, using advanced engineering principles and tools.
* Collaborate with project teams to ensure that new product designs meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements
* Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, operation manuals and build and test procedures.
* Setup components and bills of materials (BOMs) within Visibility.
Product maintenance
* Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability and manufacturability, leveraging emerging technologies, field data and commissioning, customer & sales feedback.
* Develop solutions for component and system faults identified throughout the product lifecycle.
* Analyse and address product documentation defects, ensuring all related documentation (drawings, manuals, test procedures etc.,) are up to date and accurate.
Application engineering
* Design mechanical solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring all designs meet functional and performance requirements.
Sales, manufacturing, commissioning & customer support
* Collaborate with the sales team to help provide timely responses to customer queries
* Provide technical support to the sales team throughout the sales process, offering insights into product capabilities and limitations.
* Assist in the preparation of proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with customer requirements.
* Support production build, installation and test of products.
* Support technically during installation and commissioning, offering guidance to ensure customer satisfaction.
Professional development & collaboration
* Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and/or participating in professional societies.
* Stay updated on technology, industry trends and engineering advancements, bringing new ideas for process optimization and product innovation.
* Work closely with other engineering team members, production, and field service personnel to ensure seamless execution of projects
* Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake additional tasks as the role evolves, and as necessitated by business need and objectives.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills required.
* HNC/HND or qualified degree.
* Preferably 5 years’ proven working experience in mechanical engineering.
* Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
* Hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering (CAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAE).
* Expertise in SolidWorks CAD software for design modelling, drawing generation and analysis.
* Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar).
* Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (MATLAB, Excel, LabView etc).
* Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
* Creativity and analytical skills.
* Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
* Strong technical writing skills.
* Manufacturing experience is preferred.
Package Details
* 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays • Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon-Thurs - 08:00am-16:30pm Fri 0800am-12:45pm).