Mechanical Design Engineer

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Location: Worcester
Hours: 36.75 hours, Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm, Friday 8am – 12.45pm
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer

Product Design & Development
- Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, operation manuals, and build/test procedures.
- Manage components and bills of materials within internal systems.
Product Maintenance
- Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability, and manufacturability.
- Develop solutions for component and system faults throughout the product lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation.
Application Engineering
- Design mechanical solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring designs meet functional and performance requirements.
Sales, Manufacturing, Commissioning & Customer Support
- Work with the sales team to provide timely responses to customer queries.
- Support technical aspects of proposals, production builds, installations, and commissioning.
- Provide guidance during installations to ensure customer satisfaction.
Professional Development & Collaboration
- Maintain and expand professional and technical knowledge through training, research, and professional networks.
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and engineering advancements.
- Collaborate with engineering colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Key Skills of a Mechanical Design Engineer

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Preferably 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
Experience with PLM, FEA, and CFD tools.
Hands‑on experience with CAM/CAE tools.
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software for modelling, drawings, and analysis.
Familiarity with engineering analysis tools and mathematical computing software including ANSYS, Matlab, Excel, and LabView.
Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
Creativity, analytical skills, and technical writing abilities.
Manufacturing experience is advantageous.
Experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer within high-performance engineering or rotating equipment environments would be highly beneficial.

Essential Criteria

Experience designing water brake dynamometers, or alternatively, experience with high-speed rotating components up to 25,000 rpm.
Active use of SolidWorks in current or recent employment.
Strong knowledge of rotating machinery, mechanical systems, and high-speed component design.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, tolerancing, and mechanical assembly techniques.
Ability to produce accurate engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Experience supporting products from concept through to manufacture and commissioning.
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

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