Mechanical Design Engineer

Full Time
£35,000 - £45,000

Job Description

NEW MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER IN WHITSTABLE.

A leading manufacturer of a range of complex electronic applications for the military and aerospace industries are searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team based in Whitstable, Kent.

Our client is looking for a proactive Mechanical Design Engineer who will be  responsible for the end-to-end design of new products and concepts in line with evolving business requirements. You’ll use CAD (Creo) and modern engineering processes to deliver robust and manufacturable designs. This is a hands-on technical role with a strong focus on product quality, production readiness, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities as an  ​​​​​​Mechanical Design Engineer in Whitstable.​​​​​​

  • Produce high-precision 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications for manufacture.
  • Manage multiple design projects aligned to NPI plans and milestones.
  • Prepare manufacturing and process instructions for new products.
  • Resolve design and manufacturing issues early in the development cycle.
  • Support the development of test rigs and ensure compliance with design objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to refine design requirements.

Requirements as an Mechanical Design Engineer in Whitstable.​​​​​​

  • BEng (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years’ design engineering experience, ideally in aerospace or automotive.
  • Proficient in CREO or similar 3D CAD and PLM systems.

If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer job in Whitstable. then APPLY NOW – please contact Adam on 01525 664854.

Job Description

Date Posted

June 27, 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Category

Electronics

Salary Range

£35,000 - £45,000

Industry

Aerospace / Aviation, Defence / Government

Job Owner

Adam Barnett
abarnett@octagongroup.co.uk

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