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Mechanical Design Engineer
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 in mechanical design engineering.
- 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 (ANSYS, Matlab, Excel, LabView, etc.).
- Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
- Creativity, analytical skills, and technical writing abilities.
- Manufacturing experience is advantageous.
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.
To be considered for this role, please email your CV to max.gomer@first-base.co.uk or call Max Gomeron 01453 755330.
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If you have a colleague or friend who may be interested in one of our roles, refer them to us today!
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Location: Worcester
Job Description:
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: WorcesterHours: 36.75 hours, Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm Friday 8am-12.45pmSalary: £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 in mechanical design engineering.
- 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 (ANSYS, Matlab, Excel, LabView, etc.).
- Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science.
- Creativity, analytical skills, and technical writing abilities.
- Manufacturing experience is advantageous.
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.
To be considered for this role, please email your CV to max.gomer@first-base.co.uk or call Max Gomeron 01453 755330.
REFER A FRIEND
If you have a colleague or friend who may be interested in one of our roles, refer them to us today!
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Posted: May 21st, 2026