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Design Engineer - Mechatronics

Redline Group Ltd
London
22 hours ago
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An exciting opportunity has arisen with a specialist engineering organisation delivering high-performance solutions across a wide range of industries. We are seeking a Design Engineer - Mechatronics to join a growing engineering team and play a pivotal role in the full product development lifecycle - from initial concept and prototype development through to production, testing and release to market.
As a Design Engineer - Mechatronics, you will work closely with existing engineering and production teams, contributing to the design and manufacture of custom sensing products tailored for extreme environments. This is a hands-on, full-time, on-site role offering variety, autonomy and the chance to make a direct impact on product performance and business success.
Key responsibilities for the role of Design Engineer - Mechatronics based in Gloucestershire include:
Research, develop and design new products from concept through to production.
Produce component designs, tooling and manufacturing drawings.
Modify, improve and up-issue existing part drawings to support ongoing product development.
Work across quality, production and business management systems to ensure product integrity and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Inspect and test delivered components as part of the quality and verification process.
Key skills and experience required for the role of Design Engineer - Mechatronics:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
2-5 years' industry experience in an engineering design environment.
Proven experience delivering products through the full lifecycle - from concept and prototype development to testing and market release.
Hands-on experience with prototype building, testing and validation.
Strong proficiency in CAD tools (ideally SolidWorks) for 3D modelling and 2D manufacturing drawings.
Computer literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office/365, Teams and ERP systems.
Strong communication skills with excellent written and verbal literacy.
Highly self-motivated, able to manage multiple simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail, quality-focused and committed to 'right first time' delivery.
Ability to take initiative and solve design challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Coding knowledge for supporting management systems or test rig development is beneficial but not essential.
The successful candidate will, once settled, work largely independently and report to the Commercial and Production Directors, with regular project reviews to ensure progress and quality.
APPLY NOW! To apply for the role of Design Engineer - Mechatronics based in Gloucestershire, please send your CV to , or for more information contact Chuck Lam on or .

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