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Staplehurst
3 weeks ago
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Location: Staplehurst, Kent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: Monday – Friday
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? Join a family-run, industry-leading manufacturer at an exciting stage of growth. Our client is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the expansion of their Design & Development team at their state-of-the-art facility in Staplehurst, Kent.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong post-qualification experience who is looking to grow within a small, collaborative team led by a forward-thinking R&D manager.
What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manage end-to-end mechanical design projects, collaborating across disciplines including electronics and physics
  • Design bespoke magnetic shielding solutions using 3D CAD software
  • Liaise with clients and the sales team to gather technical requirements
  • Create detailed 2D/3D drawings, engineering documentation, BOMs, and SOPs
  • Generate technical documentation, reports, and internal/external presentations
  • Support manufacturing and production with accurate routings and work orders
  • Contribute to quotations with the estimating team and manage customer expectations
    What We’re Looking For:
    Essential:
  • Degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate industrial experience
  • Full lifecycle experience in concept design through to manufacturing
  • Proficient in Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T standards
  • Experienced in tolerance analysis and stack-ups
  • Proficient communicator and collaborator across teams
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Sage, Oracle, Progress Plus)
  • Strong project management and IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
    Desirable:
  • Experience in sheet metal and precision machining
  • Knowledge of Autodesk Vault and FEA tools
  • Experience in ISO 9001 environments
  • Familiarity with polymers, composites, and lean methodologies (5S, Six Sigma)
  • Background in continuous improvement processes
    Benefits Include:
    Competitive salary (DOE)
    Enhanced pension contributions
    Quarterly staff bonus scheme
    Company sick pay
    Cycle to work scheme
    2x death in service cover
    Free on-site parking
    Employee referral scheme
    Training and development opportunities
    Competitive holiday allowance
    This is an ideal role for a self-starter with excellent design engineering knowledge, keen to make an impact in a growing company at the forefront of their industry.
    About Morgan Jones:
    Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy which can be found on our website.
    Due to the high volume of applicants we see, if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
    To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn
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