Job title: Design Engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Permanent
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £30,000.00
Location: Brookside
Job published: 24/06/2025
Job ID: 239107
Contact name: Charlotte Roberts
Contact email: croberts@pg-rec.com

Job Description

JOB- Mechanical Design Engineer / Development Engineer    

LOCATION- East Sussex

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £25,000 - £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience; please advise)

My client design and manufacture a variety of plastic products and they are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the East Sussex area.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • HNC / HND / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering
  • New Graduate’s will also be considered
  • Any placement / experience in the engineering sector in a similar design role working hands on with prototypes would be desirable but not essential
  • Good 3D CAD knowledge ideal (SolidWorks preferable)
  • Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
  • Have good communication skills both verbal and written
  • Good proficiency with using Microsoft Office

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

  • Working hands on within the Engineering team
  • Supporting new products into the production process
  • Assisting Design Engineers with product development
  • Creating product BOM’s
  • Integrating with company documentation procedures
  • Designing / draughting work using SolidWorks
  • Communicating with different team members
  • Working on different projects and achieving the timescales set

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.


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

Many thanks, Premier Group