Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Reading, Berkshire (with potential hybrid working options)

Charter Global Group are market leaders in their industry, offering a comprehensive range of high-performance, cutting‑edge security shutters to properties of all types.

With over 15 years’ experience in the industry, we have evolved and innovated to provide robust solutions that suit any high-risk application, receiving national and international certification and acclaim.

We are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join us on a full‑time, permanent basis.

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• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
  
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced mechanical or product engineer to join our pioneering organisation.

Here, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with passionate experts on ground‑breaking projects, tackling unique design challenges that ignite your creativity and turn your ideas into real‑world solutions trusted worldwide.

What’s more, you’ll enjoy the freedom and flexibility of hybrid working, giving you the autonomy to shape your schedule, maximize your productivity, and achieve the perfect balance between your personal life and professional goals.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in turning approved shutter design concepts into fully manufacturable, market‑ready products.

Specifically, you will oversee critical project handovers, ensuring every technical document is accurate, complete, and delivered on time. Working collaboratively across teams, you’ll help drive projects forward and resolve technical challenges to ensure flawless execution from design to production.

Alongside this, you will take the lead in enhancing product performance and cost efficiency, identifying smarter ways to improve manufacturability and streamline processes without compromising security or aesthetics.

Additionally, you will:

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• Create accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting production documentation
  
• Refine component designs for improved efficiency and installation
  
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to support smooth project delivery
  
• Maintain compliance with all relevant security and certification standards
  

To be considered as a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will need:

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• At least two years’ experience in mechanical or product engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
  
• Proficiency in SolidWorks is essential, and ideally, AutoCAD as well
  
• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  
• Excellent attention to detail
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
  
• A willingness to learn about security specifications and manufacturing constraints
  

Other organisations may call this role Design and Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or SolidWorks Design Engineer.

Webrecruit, Be More Effective, and Charter Global Group are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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Engineering and Design

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