Mechanical Design Engineer

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.
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