Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: £30,000 - £50,000
Benefits: Up to 8% pension contribution, 4 x death in service, 1 charity day per year, private medical care, salary sacrifice after probation.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
The Company:
Join a pioneering, fast-growing engineering business specialising in advanced technology for high-performance communication systems. This organisation works at the forefront of next-generation connectivity, supporting major programmes across aerospace, defence, space, and critical communications. With a strong heritage in innovation and engineering excellence, the company continues to expand rapidly, offering exciting opportunities for ambitious engineers who want to shape the future of high-frequency technology.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where complex challenges are solved through cutting-edge design, precision engineering, and cross-functional teamwork.
Job Description:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will take full ownership of the mechanical development of advanced frequency products. This involves creating detailed 3D CAD models, selecting suitable materials, designing precision components, and performing thermal and structural analysis to ensure high reliability and performance.
Working closely with electronics, systems, and manufacturing teams, the Mechanical Design Engineer will support projects from concept through to prototype, validation, and final release. Responsibilities include designing housings, heatsinks, waveguide structures, test fixtures and other precision assemblies.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will also carry out CFD and FEA analysis, validate assumptions through testing, and support both DFM/DFA activities and production-scale manufacturing. You will contribute to environmental testing, reliability assessments, supplier support, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ultimately, the Mechanical Design Engineer will play a crucial role in delivering robust, high-quality engineering solutions for mission-critical applications.
Skills & Experience:
Required:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent)
- Strong 3D CAD capability (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience designing high-precision mechanical assemblies
- Understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, casting, additive manufacturing)
- Hands-on FEA/CFD experience
- Strong knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings
- Ability to collaborate in cross-disciplinary engineering environments
- Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems
Why Should You Apply?
- Work on cutting-edge engineering projects in a rapidly expanding technology company
- Access world-class tools, facilities, and technical expertise
- Develop your skills while contributing to high-impact, mission-critical innovations
- Be part of a supportive team where your work genuinely makes a difference
If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer seeking an exciting challenge with real progression opportunities, this is the ideal environment to take your career to the next level.
