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
• 5+ years 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.