Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Exeter, Devon – Skypark
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am – 16:30pm / 08:30am – 17:00pm
Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients team at the Skypark in Exeter.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of new product development projects – from concept through to production – while playing a key role in maintaining and refining an existing product portfolio.
The role:
* Designing and specifying new products, while supporting improvements to existing lines
* Creating production-ready designs and engineering drawings using Solid Edge (or SolidWorks)
* Conducting DFMEA and tolerance analysis to ensure reliability and manufacturability
* Collaborating with departments including Development, Production Engineering, and Purchasing
* Supporting cost reduction initiatives and improving product efficiency
* Managing BOMs and design documentation throughout the NPD lifecycle
* Working to project timelines, quality standards and ISO9001:2015 processes
About you:
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
* Proven experience taking products from prototype to mass production
* Strong understanding of sheet metal design and manufacturing methods
* Skilled in Solid Edge (SolidWorks considered) and 2D drawing generation using GD&T best practice
* Experience with DFMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design for manufacture principles
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisation skills
* Flexible, proactive, and quality-driven approach
Benefits:
* Electric vehicle lease and cycle to work schemes
* Flexi time policy
* Employee assistance program
* Generous staff discounts on their products
* Discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets and gifts
* 2 day a week working from home policy where possible
* Enhanced holiday allowance
To apply, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Shannon Bunch on shannon.bunch@hawk-3.com