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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