Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer? Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, forward‑thinking company?

Salary: £38,000+ depending on experience

Location: Electrified Automation, Unit 4 Beech Business Park, Bridgwater, Somerset

We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who is passionate about engineering, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to be directly involved in taking products from concept through to prototype, testing and production.

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using Solid Works and our 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE PLM system.
• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and engineering best practices throughout the design process.
• Support prototype builds, assembly activities, testing, and design validation.
• Work closely with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure robust and cost‑effective designs.
• Participate in design reviews, technical problem‑solving, and continuous product improvement activities.
• Contribute to product development from concept through to production release.
• Support application engineering activities, including motor selection, sizing, and performance analysis.

This is a hands‑on engineering position where you will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of electric motors, powertrain components and associated electro‑mechanical assemblies.

You will work closely with our multidisciplinary engineering team, taking ownership of designs from initial concept through detailed design, prototyping, testing, validation and release into production.

The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Solid Works, experienced in producing high‑quality engineering drawings and comfortable working in a fast‑paced product development environment.

• Significant industrial experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer role.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Solid Works.
• Experience using PLM/PDM systems, ideally 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE.
• Strong experience producing manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation.
• Excellent understanding and practical application of:
  • GD&T
  • Design for Manufacture (DFM)
  • Tolerance stack‑up analysis
  • Engineering drawing standards
• Knowledge of mechanical design standards and best practices relating to:
  • Sealing systems / Lip seals
  • Gears / Splines
  • Rotating machinery
• Experience designing electro‑mechanical systems and assemblies.
• Good understanding of electric motors, motor topologies, and motor performance characteristics.
• Ability to interpret motor performance curves and support application engineering activities including motor sizing and selection.

• Comfortable working on prototype builds and development testing.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience designing powertrain or drivetrain components.
• Knowledge of electro‑hydraulic systems.
• Experience working within automotive, motor sport, EV, off‑highway, aerospace, or industrial machinery sectors.
• Familiarity with electric propulsion systems and vehicle electrification.
  
  Experience supporting product testing, validation, and root cause investigations.
• Competitive salary starting from £38,000+ depending on experience.
• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 ‑ 16:30.
• Friday: 07:30 ‑ 15:30.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical care for you and your family.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme & cycle to Work scheme.
• Regular company social events.
• Brand‑new engineering facility opening September 2026.
• On‑site gym at our new facility.
• Opportunity to work on innovative electric motor and powertrain technologies in a growing engineering business.