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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job in Exeter, Devon, EX2, England, UK
Listing for: Magnus Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36000 - 40000 GBP Yearly GBP 36000.00 40000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Mechanical Design Engineer

Magnus Search are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer, to join a rapidly expanding international company based in Exeter. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative products from concept through to manufacture within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Mechanical Design Engineer Benefits

This role is a Full Time Permanent position, where you will work Monday – Friday 8:30am – 05:00pm. Earning a salary of £36,500 - £40,000 DOE (demonstrable at interview stage) along with some fantastic benefits such as: 6.4 Weeks Starting Holiday – Inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service, Flexitime, Free Eye Test, Positive Working Environment, Pension Scheme, Free Parking and staff Discount plus much more!

Working within the design team, you will be responsible for the design, engineering, and specification of both new and existing products. You will play a key role in ensuring designs are optimised for manufacture, cost-efficiency, and performance while delivering projects on time and to a high standard.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

* Collaborate with the Technical Engineering Manager and Design & Development team to take products from concept to production-ready designs

* Produce detailed engineering drawings for manufacture

* Optimise existing designs to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maintain quality

* Advise on manufacturing methods, considering both in-house and external capabilities

* Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure product functionality and manufacturability

* Work closely with Development, Production Engineering, and Purchasing teams to ensure design for manufacture

Mechanical Design Engineer About You

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience

* Proven experience in product development from prototype to mass production

* Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes (folding, welding)

* Experience in design for manufacture (DFM)

* Skilled in DFMEA and tolerance analysis

* Proficient in Solid Edge (or similar CAD software)

* Ability to produce 2D drawings to GD&T standards

* Familiarity with ISO
9001:2015 environments

Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—where your ideas are heard and your development is supported.

Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career
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