Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (Permanent)
Location: Penparcau

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Aberystwyth
Salary:
Up to £35,000

Contract:

Permanent

We’re working with an established engineering and technology-led manufacturing business based in Aberystwyth that is continuing to expand its R&D capability. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their development team and support both new and existing products.

This role would suit an enthusiastic and adaptable mechanical design engineer who enjoys seeing designs through the full lifecycle, from early concept and prototyping through to manufacturing handover.

The Role
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary R&D team and be responsible for the mechanical design, prototyping and testing of components and assemblies. The role involves translating research concepts into robust, manufacturable products, working closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design new products using Solid Works, producing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
Provide ongoing design support for the existing product range
Work cross-functionally to take products from concept through to manufacturing handover
Prototype, test and validate mechanical designs
Support the design of jigs and fixtures for assembly, calibration and testing in manufacturing
Apply a range of prototyping techniques, including additive and subtractive processes
Identify suitable materials and work with suppliers to source components
Produce and contribute to technical documentation including design specifications, build files, test procedures and user documentation
Design with compliance in mind from the outset (e.g. CE, EMC, LVD)
Work within an ISO 9001 quality environment
Provide technical support to internal teams when required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:

Experience using Solid Works
Knowledge of prototyping techniques including additive and subtractive manufacturing
Hands-on ability to build and test prototypes and parts
Good understanding of manufacturing processes, with willingness to learn new materials and methods
Ability to work across multiple projects and product areas
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to turn concepts into practical designs
Clear communicator, comfortable working collaboratively across departments
Motivated, enthusiastic and able to work both independently and as part of a team Desirable:

Experience using Solid Works PDM for document control
Knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes such as injection moulding
Experience or exposure to optical components
Data analysis skills to support design validation
Familiarity with regulated or technically demanding product environments
Experience designing enclosures with consideration for RF emissions Why apply?

Permanent Mechanical Design role with a salary up to £35,000
Opportunity to work across full product life cycles
Hands-on involvement in prototyping and testing
Collaborative R&D environment
Generous pension
Profit share paid twice yearly
Share participation scheme
Long-term stability within a growing engineering business For more information or to apply, contact:
Lewis Phillips
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