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Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Exeter, Devon - Skypark

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm / 08:30am - 17:00pm

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, operating as an employment agency, are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients team at the Skypark in Exeter.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of new product development projects - from concept through to production - while playing a key role in maintaining and refining an existing product portfolio.

The role:

Designing and specifying new products, while supporting improvements to existing lines

Creating production-ready designs and engineering drawings using Solid Edge (or SolidWorks)

Conducting DFMEA and tolerance analysis to ensure reliability and manufacturability

Collaborating with departments including Development, Production Engineering, and Purchasing

Supporting cost reduction initiatives and improving product efficiency

Managing BOMs and design documentation throughout the NPD lifecycle

Working to project timelines, quality standards and ISO9001:2015 processes

About you:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

 Proven experience taking products from prototype to mass production

Strong understanding of sheet metal design and manufacturing methods

Skilled in Solid Edge (SolidWorks considered) and 2D drawing generation using GD&T best practice

Experience with DFMEA, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design for manufacture principles

Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisation skills

Flexible, proactive, and quality-driven approach

Benefits:

Electric vehicle lease and cycle to work schemes

Flexi time policy

Employee assistance program

Generous staff discounts on their products

Discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets and gifts

2 day a week working from home policy where possible

Enhanced holiday allowance

To apply, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact Shannon Bunch on (url removed)