Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on Jul 28, 2026 by CV-Library
Clyst Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£36.5k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
An established manufacturing business in Exeter is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Design & Development team.
This is an opportunity to work on the design, development and continuous improvement of engineered products, taking concepts through to production while working closely with Production Engineering and Purchasing to ensure products are optimised for manufacture.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will:
Design and develop new mechanical products from concept through to production.
Produce detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
Review and improve existing product designs to enhance manufacturability and reduce production costs.
Carry out Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Complete tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure product functionality and ease of manufacture.
Support New Product Development projects through to production handover.
Work closely with Production Engineering, Development and Purchasing teams.
Determine appropriate manufacturing methods for both in-house and external manufacture.
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales and quality standards. About You
You will ideally have:
Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a strong engineering background.
Experience developing products from prototype through to production.
Strong sheet metal design knowledge, including folding and welding processes.
Proven Design for Manufacture (DFM) experience.
Experience completing DFMEA.
Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis.
Experience using Solid Edge or another 3D CAD package.
Ability to produce 2D manufacturing drawings using GD&T.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful engineering business offering a varied and technically challenging design role.
To apply, please send your CV today.
Apply today!
Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client
This is an opportunity to work on the design, development and continuous improvement of engineered products, taking concepts through to production while working closely with Production Engineering and Purchasing to ensure products are optimised for manufacture.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will:
Design and develop new mechanical products from concept through to production.
Produce detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
Review and improve existing product designs to enhance manufacturability and reduce production costs.
Carry out Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Complete tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure product functionality and ease of manufacture.
Support New Product Development projects through to production handover.
Work closely with Production Engineering, Development and Purchasing teams.
Determine appropriate manufacturing methods for both in-house and external manufacture.
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales and quality standards. About You
You will ideally have:
Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a strong engineering background.
Experience developing products from prototype through to production.
Strong sheet metal design knowledge, including folding and welding processes.
Proven Design for Manufacture (DFM) experience.
Experience completing DFMEA.
Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis.
Experience using Solid Edge or another 3D CAD package.
Ability to produce 2D manufacturing drawings using GD&T.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful engineering business offering a varied and technically challenging design role.
To apply, please send your CV today.
Apply today!
Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client
Reference: 225420477
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted on Jul 28, 2026 by CV-Library
Clyst Honiton, Devon, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£36.5k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
An established manufacturing business in Exeter is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Design & Development team.
This is an opportunity to work on the design, development and continuous improvement of engineered products, taking concepts through to production while working closely with Production Engineering and Purchasing to ensure products are optimised for manufacture.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will:
Design and develop new mechanical products from concept through to production.
Produce detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
Review and improve existing product designs to enhance manufacturability and reduce production costs.
Carry out Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Complete tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure product functionality and ease of manufacture.
Support New Product Development projects through to production handover.
Work closely with Production Engineering, Development and Purchasing teams.
Determine appropriate manufacturing methods for both in-house and external manufacture.
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales and quality standards. About You
You will ideally have:
Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a strong engineering background.
Experience developing products from prototype through to production.
Strong sheet metal design knowledge, including folding and welding processes.
Proven Design for Manufacture (DFM) experience.
Experience completing DFMEA.
Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis.
Experience using Solid Edge or another 3D CAD package.
Ability to produce 2D manufacturing drawings using GD&T.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful engineering business offering a varied and technically challenging design role.
To apply, please send your CV today.
Apply today!
Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client
This is an opportunity to work on the design, development and continuous improvement of engineered products, taking concepts through to production while working closely with Production Engineering and Purchasing to ensure products are optimised for manufacture.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will:
Design and develop new mechanical products from concept through to production.
Produce detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.
Review and improve existing product designs to enhance manufacturability and reduce production costs.
Carry out Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Complete tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure product functionality and ease of manufacture.
Support New Product Development projects through to production handover.
Work closely with Production Engineering, Development and Purchasing teams.
Determine appropriate manufacturing methods for both in-house and external manufacture.
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales and quality standards. About You
You will ideally have:
Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a strong engineering background.
Experience developing products from prototype through to production.
Strong sheet metal design knowledge, including folding and welding processes.
Proven Design for Manufacture (DFM) experience.
Experience completing DFMEA.
Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis.
Experience using Solid Edge or another 3D CAD package.
Ability to produce 2D manufacturing drawings using GD&T.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful engineering business offering a varied and technically challenging design role.
To apply, please send your CV today.
Apply today!
Pivotal Recruit, a brand of Pivotal Partnerships Ltd, is acting as an Employment Agency and advertising for this vacancy on behalf of their client
Reference: 225420477
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