Mechanical Design Engineer

Shape a flagship product from concept to production. This Mechanical Design Engineer role in Harlow offers £50,000-£55,000, real ownership, and the chance to bridge industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing on a connected hardware programme. It is a rare opportunity to work across precision manufacturing and consumer electronics in one office-based role.

Scope of the Role

This Mechanical Design Engineer will turn strong product concepts into manufacture-ready engineering output. You will sit close to design, supply chain, and manufacturing, helping the business deliver a key connected product with more rigour and speed.

Translate concepts into production-ready mechanical designs and engineering specifications

Lead DFM decisions across housings, materials, tooling, and manufacturing constraints

Own CAD models and drawings in Siemens NX to manufacturing standard

Work with China-based manufacturing partners to resolve build and quality issues

Support prototyping, validation, and technical documentation across development stages

Key Skills and Experience Required

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or Design Engineering

Thorough experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, or Design Engineer

Proven experience taking products from concept through tooling into manufacture

Strong DFM knowledge across injection moulding, plastics, and manufacturing processes

Experience integrating electronics mechanically, including PCB mounting, wiring, and thermal considerations

Salary and Benefits

Basic salary of £50,000-£55,000

Full-time, permanent role

Office-based in Harlow

Direct exposure to senior leadership and key product decisions

Career-defining product work in connected hardware and precision engineering

Occasional travel to manufacturing partners

For a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer who likes being close to the work, this team will suit you. It is collaborative, fast-moving, and hands-on. You will have the space to challenge ideas, improve manufacturability, and see your decisions shape what actually gets shipped.</...