Mechanical Design Engineer

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.Develop innovative, high‑quality fire detection products that combine performance, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, sustainability, and cost efficiency. Contribute directly to life‑safety technology used globally.As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering robust mechanical designs for high‑volume safety‑critical products. You will work across the full development lifecycle—from concept, simulation, and prototyping through testing, verification, regulatory approval, and production handover.Accountabilities* Deliver robust, cost‑optimised mechanical designs on time and within budget.* Work with Project managers to define implementation plans and deliver against them.* Ensure all designs comply with quality, manufacturing, and regulatory standards (including UKCA/CE and EN 54).* Drive innovation in materials, sustainability, and manufacturing processes.Authorities* Check and approve mechanical designs, drawings, and supporting documentation.## Responsibilities – Essential* Design high‑volume plastic injection‑moulded components and small metal fabrications.* Create innovative mechanical solutions optimised for manufacture, assembly, reliability, sustainability, and ease of installation.* Ensure that existing designs are managed and supported through their lifecycle.* Perform DFMEAs and drive corrective actions to eliminate risk.* Prepare detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.* Use our PLM system to manage design data, change processes, and control configuration management.* Participate in prototyping activities, engineering evaluations, and physical testing.* Support regulatory and environmental testing with Labs and Compliance teams.* Apply sustainability‑led design principles (DfE, eco‑design, materials optimisation).* Collaborate cross‑functionally with Electronics, Compliance, Software, Manufacturing, and Programme teams.## Responsibilities – Desirable* Experience defining mechanical architecture at the system level (interfaces, structure, materials).* Execute simulations: FEA (static/dynamic), CFD, tolerance analysis, mouldflow, or ray‑tracing.* Familiarity with Model‑Based Definition (MBD).* Knowledge of digital engineering methods, simulation automation.* Understanding of modern automated and smart manufacturing technologies.* Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives and introduce new technologies.Leading yourself* Good Communication skills - Listening and giving honest, constructive feedback.* Trusts and empowers staff to make decisions and be the best that they can be.* Practices a coaching/mentoring ethos.* Builds and promotes teamwork.* Is effective at managing relationships.* Effectively manages their emotions and impulses, showing or restraining certain emotions depending on what is necessary and beneficial for the situation.* Has the drive to improve and achieve, taking the initiative, being assertive, having optimism when facing setbacks, and resilience.* Has the effective social skills of managing relationships in a way that benefits the company.* Is innovative and solutions-driven towards all business challenges.* Shows change agility: Is agile and responsive to change. Seeks out new and first-time experiences.* Shows results agility: Performs well in all situations using their skill, resourcefulness, and inspiring their teams to deliver top results in challenging situations.* Learns from their mistakes and finds value in criticism.* Shows resilience and persistence.Technical Requirements of the position* To be an advocate for Continuous Improvement, actively participating in team or business improvement. Support team-oriented activities and demonstrate collaborative team interaction.* Ensure all concessions or official changes released through the business are managed and implemented in a timely and concise manner. Ensure others are informed and trained where appropriate and records updated, and any changes to documents are controlled via the appropriate teams to latest issues.* Communication is essential, inform and escalate issues to key stakeholders where appropriate, present information and report results in a clear, concise, and timely manner.Development Responsibilities* Support development of new fire detection technologies and enhancements to existing designs.* Ensure continuous professional development to maintain technical competence.* Engage in design reviews, lessons learned sessions, and engineering process improvements.## ## Career Development & Progression* Opportunities to contribute to mechanical architecture decisions.* Potential to mentor junior engineers.* Involvement in cross‑functional technology development initiatives.Health, Safety and Environment* Adherence to all health, safety and environmental standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures and processes challenging and reporting all issues and concerns. Ensuring all PPE requirements are maintained against requirements per process and that appropriate action is taken when not.Companywide Responsibilities* Documented procedures must be followed in all instances, with transactions being processed with clarity and accuracy. Opportunities for improvement and/or process changes will be embarked upon in a manner consistent with company protocol and in line with departmental and business requirements.’* You are expected to always live our Genes.* To carry all duties associated with this job role in compliance with the requirements of GDPR, acting with discretion and confidentiality when appropriate and escalating concerns and issues where applicable.The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and you may be required to undertake any other duties from time to time. Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post.If you are motivated by challenge and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Join Team Apollo where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.We are happy to talk flexible workingJust so you know, we review CV’s as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.Benefits Package *Role dependentWe are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary, including:* Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available) ** Optional 9-day fortnight** 50/50 office and home working** Buying/selling holiday* 14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leave* Training and professional development* Employee Bonus Scheme** Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions)* Non-contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth) ** BUPA for eligible employees** Health cash plan – contribution towards health care costs* EAP Workplace options* Life insurance – 3 times salary and up to 6 times if you have dependent* Long service awards and additional holiday* 24/7 support Healthline* Participation/sponsorship for volunteering & charitable events* Benefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise Partner* Free electric car charging* Free onsite parking* Subsidised canteenWe do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. 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