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Futures Recruitment is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist, low-volume, high-value manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an industry-leading organisation that designs and manufactures all products in-house.
You’ll bring expertise in industrial/product design and an eye for aesthetics, contributing to innovative and high-quality solutions. With a strong order book and an exciting period of growth ahead, this is a role where your skills will directly shape the company’s continued success.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Perform mechanical fit and compatibility checks on designs.
• Collaborate with production to design jigs, fixtures, and tooling, overseeing their manufacture.
• Ensure all products are optimised for ease of manufacture and assembly.
• Assess components using datasheet information, approving them through relevant testing.
• Build and test prototypes, documenting design validation thoroughly.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams, addressing day-to-day design, performance, and quality challenges.
Skills & Qualifications
• Proficient in 2D & 3D CAD modelling (SolidWorks preferred, but not essential).
• Strong understanding of metal manufacturing processes (castings, sheet metal, extrusions, etc.).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on design for manufacture and testing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Our client
• Work with a company that values quality, innovation, and design excellence.
• Be part of a skilled and supportive engineering team.
• Enjoy a stable position with a business experiencing sustained growth and a healthy order pipeline.
If you’re ready to lead exciting projects and take ownership of design innovation, apply today.
