Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Job type: Permanent / Fixed Term (Perm)
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Functional Expertise: Engineering - Electronics Engineering - Mechanical
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £30,000.00
Location: Fairview Road
Job published: 18/03/2026
Job ID: 249309
Contact name: Cameron Fotheringham
Contact email: cfotheringham@pg-rec.com

Job Description

ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

 

SALARY - £28,000-£32,000, dependent on experience

 

TYPE – Permanent

 

LOCATION – Hampshire 

 

My client designs and manufactures bespoke products for the Defense & Security sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Hampshire area on a permanent basis.

 

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
  • Experienced with machinery design, hydraulics, sheet metal and precision components
  • Strong 3D CAD skills – ideally Inventor 
  • Strong practical skills – hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing, prototyping
  • Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / ONC qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Experienced designing products from concept to production
  • Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
  • Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
  • Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
  • Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
  • Excellent leadership and organisational skills
  • Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

 

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

  • Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
  • Using Inventor software for design on a day-to-day basis
  • Being responsible for research, hand calculations, FEA, testing and prototyping
  • Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
  • Creating models/prototypes
  • Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
  • Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
  • Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
  • Providing technical guidance and support
  • Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation
  • Supporting more junior members of the team

 

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