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Mechanical Design Engineer
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:
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