Mechanical Design Engineer

Early impact, real products, fast learning, paid overtime. Join as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Brentford, West London, earning £35,000–£40,000. You’ll design medical devices, work closely with manufacturing partners, and enjoy flexitime, mentoring, paid overtime and clear progression in a high-energy R&D studio.

Scope of the role

The Mechanical Design Engineer supports end-to-end development, partnering with nearby suppliers to accelerate learning and delivery.

• Create SolidWorks 3D CAD and detailed drawings for production.
• Design plastic components for injection moulding and assembly automation.
• Prototype, plan tests, analyse results and iterate.
• Support DFM and tolerance discussions with suppliers.
• Collaborate with electronics, firmware and industrial design colleagues.

Key skills and experience required

• Proven project work as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Design Engineer.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university.
• SolidWorks proficiency, sound drawings practice, and tolerance stacks.
• DFM for injection moulding; exposure to FEA and hand calculations.

Salary and benefits

• £35,000–£40,000 basic salary.
• Paid overtime and flexitime around core hours 10:00–15:00.
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Income protection and life assurance.
• Time off in lieu for added flexibility.
• Full-time, on-site, five days per week with flexible start and finish times.

You’ll join a collaborative Brentford studio with modern prototyping facilities and rapid feedback from local partners. This Mechanical Design Engineer role is perfect for someone who enjoys building, testing and refining products that make a difference.

How to apply

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