Mechanical Project & Design Engineer
CV-LibraryCheltenham, GloucestershirepermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
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The Company
An established and growing engineering business, part of a larger international group, specialising in high-performance products for harsh and demanding environments.
The Role
A hands-on position offering full product lifecycle involvement from concept through to production, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop new products from concept to manufacture
* Produce and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
* Design components and tooling
* Support prototype development, testing and validation
* Maintain and update engineering documentation
* Ensure compliance with standards and specifications
* Assist with inspection and testing of components
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar
* Approximately 3+ years in a design engineering role
* Experience delivering products through the full lifecycle
* Proficient in CAD (ideally SolidWorks)
* Experience with prototyping and testing
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Desirable
* Basic coding knowledge
* Experience with ERP or engineering systems
Package
* 27.5 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Bonus scheme
* Pension
* Death in service and income protection
* Early finish on Fridays
The Company
An established and growing engineering business, part of a larger international group, specialising in high-performance products for harsh and demanding environments.
The Role
A hands-on position offering full product lifecycle involvement from concept through to production, working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop new products from concept to manufacture
* Produce and modify 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
* Design components and tooling
* Support prototype development, testing and validation
* Maintain and update engineering documentation
* Ensure compliance with standards and specifications
* Assist with inspection and testing of components
Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or similar
* Approximately 3+ years in a design engineering role
* Experience delivering products through the full lifecycle
* Proficient in CAD (ideally SolidWorks)
* Experience with prototyping and testing
* Strong communication skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple projects independently
Desirable
* Basic coding knowledge
* Experience with ERP or engineering systems
Package
* 27.5 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Bonus scheme
* Pension
* Death in service and income protection
* Early finish on Fridays