Mechanical Design Engineer

Position:
Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Cheltenham
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 + bonus & benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established UK manufacturing business is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its operations team at its Cheltenham site.

This role offers the opportunity to work end-to-end on both standard and bespoke engineered products, from initial concept through to manufacture, within a technically strong and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting customer requirements and manufacturing operations by producing high-quality design and engineering documentation. You will work closely with production, sales, suppliers, and customers to ensure designs are safe, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

Producing concept, preliminary, and detailed manufacturing drawings
Creating material lists, BOMs, routings, and costing information
Providing CNC programming data and supporting manufacturing processes
Supporting prototype builds, testing, evaluation, and reporting
Ensuring all designs comply with relevant quality, safety, and environmental standards (ISO 9001 & 14001)
Liaising with manufacturing teams to support on-time delivery to customer specifications
Working with suppliers and subcontractors to source materials and outsourced processes
Supporting continuous improvement, cost reduction, and quality initiatives
Providing technical support to sales, customer service, and after-sales activities
Assisting with new product development projects
Attending occasional customer visits and technical meetings

About You

You will be a detail-focused engineer with strong design-for-manufacture experience and the confidence to work autonomously while collaborating across teams.

Essential requirements:

Proven experience in a design engineering role
Strong CAD skills (Solid Edge, AutoCAD, or similar)
Practical understanding of manufacturing processes
High attention to detail with a quality-driven mindset
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Commercial awareness and understanding of cost structures
IT literate (Microsoft Office)
Understanding of health & safety considerations in design
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Materials, or Production Engineering Benefits

£32,000 - £38,000 salary, dependent on experience
Annual company bonus
6% pension contribution
Life assurance
Company sick pay scheme
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours (flexi-time)
Health checks and ongoing wellbeing support
High-street and lifestyle discount scheme
Company share-save scheme
Excellent career progression and development opportunitiesApply

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Engineer looking for a technically varied role with real influence on product design, manufacturing performance, and customer outcomes.

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