Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

Paddock Wood, Kent | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Mechanical Design | Product Development | 3D CAD | NPI | Manufacturing Engineering

Senex Recruitment is supporting an innovative and growing technology manufacturer seeking a Mechanical Design & Development Engineer to join its engineering team in Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build upon existing product design experience while gaining exposure to the full product development life-cycle. Whether you are early in your engineering career (i.e. a recent Engineering Graduate potentially with experience) or already have industry experience, this role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of engineered products from initial concept through to manufacture and launch.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to product innovation, design improvements, prototyping, testing, and production support. You’ll see your ideas progress into real-world applications whilst developing your technical and commercial engineering skills.

Additionally the company is supportive of a hybrid working scheme, offering you the chance to work remotely, with days in the Paddock Wood, Kent office. Which you will need to live in a commutable distance from.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs and product concepts using 3D CAD software.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and technical visualisations.
• Design practical, cost-effective products with manufacturability and assembly in mind.
• Support prototype development, product testing, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with electronic, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and engineering change activities.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical documentation, and manufacturing records.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and deliver project objectives.
• Assist with production support, design modifications, and ongoing product enhancements.
• Contribute technical input for customer-facing documentation, installation guides, and product support materials.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified, HNC/HND qualified, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience using 3D CAD software to create components, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and product development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical engineering mindset.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to engineering tasks.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD platforms.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Exposure to prototyping, product testing, and validation activities.
• Understanding of sheet metal, plastics, fabricated components, or injection moulding.
• Familiarity with BOM management, engineering change control, and technical documentation.
• Experience working alongside electronics or multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Interest in innovative technology products and emerging engineering solutions.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive Salary depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with days in the office and work from home.
• Opportunity to work across the complete product development lifecycle.
• Varied and technically interesting design projects.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to both design and manufacturing engineering activities.
• Direct involvement in bringing innovative products to market.

Apply for this Mechanical Design & Development Engineer Job

If you’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Graduate Design Engineer, Development Engineer, NPI Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Development Engineer or similarly titled job opportunity in Kent, we’d like to hear from you.

Contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872, or apply via the Senex Recruitment website.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet conversation with Senex Recruitment.

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