Shape a flagship product from concept to production. This Mechanical Design Engineer role in Harlow offers £50,000-£55,000, real ownership, and the chance to bridge industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing on a connected hardware programme. It is a rare opportunity to work across precision manufacturing and consumer electronics in one office-based role.
Scope of the Role
This Mechanical Design Engineer will turn strong product concepts into manufacture-ready engineering output. You will sit close to design, supply chain, and manufacturing, helping the business deliver a key connected product with more rigour and speed.
- Translate concepts into production-ready mechanical designs and engineering specifications
- Lead DFM decisions across housings, materials, tooling, and manufacturing constraints
- Own CAD models and drawings in Siemens NX to manufacturing standard
- Work with China-based manufacturing partners to resolve build and quality issues
- Support prototyping, validation, and technical documentation across development stages
Key Skills and Experience Required
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or Design Engineering
- 5+ years as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, or Design Engineer
- Proven experience taking products from concept through tooling into manufacture
- Strong DFM knowledge across injection moulding, plastics, and manufacturing processes
- Experience integrating electronics mechanically, including PCB mounting, wiring, and thermal considerations
Salary and Benefits
- Basic salary of £50,000-£55,000
- Full-time, permanent role
- Office-based in Harlow
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and key product decisions
- Career-defining product work in connected hardware and precision engineering
- Occasional travel to manufacturing partners
It is collaborative, fast-moving, and hands-on. You will have the space to challenge ideas, improve manufacturability, and see your decisions shape what actually gets shipped.
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