Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Cardiff, UK

Job

An amazing career opportunity to work on mechanical development of electronic and electro‑mechanical products, sustaining high volume PACS RFID access products and access control controllers sold worldwide. The role requires effective time management for multiple product life‑cycle stages, collaboration across departments and across seniority levels, both onsite and overseas. Occasional travel may be required.

• Own mechanical design and development of physical access readers and controllers.
• Work with product management to confirm product requirements for allocated projects.
• Perform independent task management.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues related to readers and controllers.
• Assist with sustaining and VAVE tasks – cost‑down investigations, production efficiencies and feature improvements on current products.
• Research and implement alternative components and solutions to support contract manufacture and supply chain.
• Participate in high‑level solution discussions covering architecture and technology.
• Act as subject‑matter expert for mechanical engineering.

• Design and development of mechanical housings and accessories – plastic and metal.
• Work alongside electrical design colleagues to develop mechanical solutions.
• Collaborate with wider design team for design‑for‑manufacture.
• Collaborate with tool makers and contract manufacturers.
• Perform mechanical engineering test and validation on prototypes.
• Support design validation group with final product testing and compliance.

• Degree level in engineering or related subject.
• 5‑10 years’ experience in engineering.
• Other qualifications and experience will be considered.

• Proficient use of 3D CAD software – preferably Solid Works.
• High proficiency in 2D engineering and assembly drawings using Solid Works.
• Extensive knowledge of plastic injection moulding and tooling (2 k, over‑moulding, etc.) and tools from 200 kg to 3000 kg.
• Good working knowledge of metal component manufacturing (sheet and cast).
• Strong knowledge of various plastic and metal materials.
• 2‑3 years’ experience in medium to high volume mass production.

• Up‑to‑date knowledge of modern injection moulding technologies.
• Experience with different fabrication methods (machining, ultrasonic welding, etc.).
• Simulation tools experience (Moldflow, thermal, stress, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of electronics, RFID, wireless technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to interact with all levels of seniority.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Windows, and collaboration tools such as Confluence or Wiki.
• Document control experience (e.g., engineering changes, Agile PLM).

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to quality, security, safety, business continuity, and environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required; employee must possess or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Legal eligibility to work in the country where hired.

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave, allowing work‑life balance.
• Vibrant, welcoming and inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources.
• Flexible work environment and opportunities for continued learning and expertise enhancement.

We welcome applicants who have most of the skills and experience to apply. If you have innovative, results‑oriented or integrity‑focused values we want you to apply.