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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job in Aylesford, Kent County, ME20, England, UK
Listing for: Polypipe Building Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Closing Date for Application:
Friday 28/08/2026

About the role

The Mechanical Design Engineer role is responsible for the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of mechanical and electronic products, equipment, and systems within the Cistermiser and Keraflo product range. The role is heavily mechanically biased but there is a requirement to integrate electrical and electronic componentry in to mechanical designs. In addition, the role involves creating innovative and cost-effective design solutions that meet customer requirements, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.

Your

day to day
  • Design mechanical components, products and systems from concept through to manufacture.
  • Work with 3rd party electrical/electronic designer to progress designs and integration.
  • Integrate electrical and electronic components in to mechanical designs as specified by the 3rd party electrical/electronic designer.
  • Produce CAD modules and engineering drawings.
  • Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
  • Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities to include new products and product value engineering.
  • Manage assigned engineering projects to achieve agreed timescales and budgets.
  • Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding technical requirements and project progress.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and engineering records.
  • Provide technical support during production and assembly processes.
  • Support the introduction of new products into production.
  • Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth operational flow and achievement of business objectives.
  • Lead by example, demonstrating trademark behaviours, professionalism and a positive attitude at all times.
Skills & Experience we require
  • Previous experience in a mechanical design engineering role
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as Solid Works and/or AutoCAD Inventor
  • Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and BOMs.
  • Knowledge of materials, injection moulding and tooling, fabrication methods, machining, and assembly techniques.
  • Understanding of basic electronic and control principles (desirable)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
  • Comfortable leading individual research and design projects
  • Comfortable monitoring and reporting progress of research and design projects
What we can offer you
  • Monday - Friday, onsite, with flexible start/finish times including early finish Fridays at 3:00pm!
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday entitlement
  • Save as you earn
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
  • Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)
  • Free flu vouchers
  • Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
  • Staff discount on all Genuit Group products
  • Free on-site parking

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool.

We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.

Here at Genuit we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool.

Our people are central to us which is why we’re passionate about building a culture of trust and innovation.

We operate a decentralised business model where each Genuit Business attracts, nurtures, and retains local talent, becoming experts in their field.

It is our people who will ensure that our success is sustainable, supporting each other and being flexible and responsive to the demands of our customers and the marketplace.

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