Mechanical Design Engineer - Premier Group Recruitment - Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom

DESIGN JOBS BOARD LIMITED · Dorchester, South West

Mechanical Design Engineer - Premier Group Recruitment - Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom at DESIGN JOBS BOARD LIMITED, based in Dorchester, South West, paying £30,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location
Dorchester, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 weeks ago
Closes
8 Sep 2026
Sector
Mechanical Engineer

34% below the typical rate for mechanical engineer

Reference 7558854-mechanical-design-engineer-e9b652b5

About the role


Job Description


ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer


 


 


TERM- Permanent


 


 


LOCATION – Dorchester


 


 


SALARY- £30,000 - £40,000, dependent on experience


 


 


My client provides bespoke products and engineering solutions. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong Project Management skills to join their team in Dorchester on a permanent basis.


 


 


The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:



  • Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / R&D position in a manufacturing environment

  • Strong Project Management skills

  • Knowledge of a variety of materials – sheet metal, injection moulded plastics etc.

  • Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.

  • Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

  • Proficient using MS Office

  • Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

  • Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team


 


 


The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:



  • Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings

  • Liaising with manufacturing providers

  • Being involved in final assembly of products

  • Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans

  • Updating 3D models and drawings

  • Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs

  • Checking drawings for sign off

  • Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects


 


 


If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.




For more information about this role please apply, or email Sarah Lody on [email removed] who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group

Reference: 7558854-mechanical-design-engineer-e9b652b5 · Posted 4 weeks ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via DESIGN JOBS BOARD LIMITED

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