Mechanical Design Engineer – Product Development

Wigan – Fully Onsite

Up to £50,000 + Annual Bonus

I'm working with an established UK engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join its product development team.

The business designs and manufactures specialist underwater and subsea equipment, developing products used in challenging environments where reliability, safety and performance are critical. Its product range includes specialist diving systems, underwater safety equipment, thermal protection and navigation technology.

This isn't a CAD-only role. They're looking for a practical engineer who understands how to take products from concept through to manufacture, considering materials, tolerances, manufacturing processes, assembly and testing along the way.

The Role:

  • Design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, Autodesk or similar 3D CAD software.
  • Take ownership of projects from concept through to prototyping, testing and production.
  • Produce detailed 2D engineering drawings, including GD&T, tolerances and manufacturing specifications.
  • Make informed decisions around material selection, manufacturing methods and product performance.
  • Reverse engineer existing products and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support testing, validation, root cause analysis and production troubleshooting.
  • Work closely with manufacturing, electronics, software and quality teams.

What They're Looking For:

  • Experience in mechanical design and product development within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks, Autodesk or similar).
  • Good understanding of GD&T, tolerances, material selection and design for manufacture.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection moulding and assembly.
  • A hands-on approach to prototyping, testing and problem-solving.
  • Understanding of the full product development lifecycle.

If you're a practical Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving engineering challenges and seeing your designs progress from concept through to finished product, I'd be keen to hear from you.