Job title: Design Development Engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Manufacturing
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £45,000.00
Location: Torquay, UK
Job published: 03/04/2025
Job ID: 234152
Contact name: Toby Illingworth
Contact email: tillingworth@pg-rec.com

Job Description

Role – Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

 

Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

 

Type - Permanent

 

Location – Llandudno

 

My client manufactures bespoke equipment products for multiple industries. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Llandudno on a permanent basis.

 

The will ideally have the following attributes:

  • Experience FEA, prototyping and development of equipment or products (essential)
  • Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • 3-5 years of industry experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Ideally have some experience in a precision industry
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and instrumentation
  • Knowledge of Pneumatics and Hydraulic systems
  • Strong knowledge and proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar
  • Experience supervising others or managing teams would be ideal
  • Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
  • Have excellent communication skills with experience in a customer-facing role
  • Be a flexible team-player
  • Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

 

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

  • Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
  • Supporting delivery and development of both new and existing products in the R&D team
  • Liaising with manufacturing providers
  • Being involved the prototyping, FEA, testing and final assembly of products
  • Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
  • Updating 3D models and drawings
  • Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
  • Checking drawings for sign off
  • Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects
  • Occasional travel to exhibitions and trade shows

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.


For more information about this role please apply, or email Toby Illingworth on tillingworth@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group