Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Octagon Group
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Location: Middlesbrough
Job Description:

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer based in/near Middlesborough are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative engineering business developing advanced electronic and electro-mechanical products.

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This Mechanical Design Engineer job offers the opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through to prototype development, validation and full-scale manufacture. This Mechanical Design Engineer job is ideal for someone with experience designing precision mechanical components and assemblies within a high-technology engineering environment. The successful candidate will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative products while ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, quality and manufacturing requirements.

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Mechanical Design Engineer Job Responsibilities

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  • Design precision mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
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  • Develop enclosures, structural assemblies, thermal management solutions and precision mechanisms.
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  • Produce detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
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  • Select appropriate materials, finishes and manufacturing processes to optimise product performance and cost.
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  • Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles throughout product development.
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  • Perform tolerance analysis and apply GD&T principles.
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  • Support thermal and structural analysis activities where required.
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  • Work closely with electronics, systems and manufacturing engineers to ensure successful product integration.
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  • Support prototype builds, testing, validation and continuous product improvement.
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  • Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs), assembly documentation and Engineering Change documentation.
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  • Liaise with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI).
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  • Participate in design reviews, engineering investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Mechanical Design Engineer Job Requirements

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  • Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
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  • Previous experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer position.
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  • Strong 3D CAD experience, ideally using SolidWorks.
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  • Experience designing precision machined components and complex mechanical assemblies.
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  • Good understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
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  • Ideally a knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, castings, injection moulding or additive manufacturing.
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What's on Offer

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This Mechanical Design Engineer job in Middlesborough offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business developing technically advanced products for demanding applications. The Mechanical Design Engineer job provides exposure to the complete product development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers within a collaborative and innovative environment.

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If you're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer job where you can work on challenging engineering projects, develop your technical skills and progress your career, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing engineering team.

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For a confidential discussion or to apply for this Mechanical Design Engineer job, please contact Will Drake

Posted: August 16th, 2026