Mechanical Design Engineer

Exeter Up to £40,000 per annum DOE Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm Permanent

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of an established engineering business seeking a practical, hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer.

This role is focused on delivering designs that work - not just in CAD, but in real-world production. You will develop new products, refine existing designs, and make sound engineering decisions that balance performance, manufacturability, and cost.

• Develop and release production-ready mechanical designs.

• Improve and adapt existing products to enhance performance and efficiency.

• Define manufacturing methods, considering in-house capabilities and external suppliers.

• Identify and reduce design risk early through structured review and analysis.

• Control tolerances to ensure reliable assembly and product performance.

• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, and Development teams to ensure designs are practical and commercially viable.

• Produce accurate drawings and Bills of Materials to support costing and manufacture.

• Confident producing accurate 2D manufacturing drawings using GD&T best practice.

• Strong 3D CAD capability (Solid Edge ideal, SolidWorks also considered).

• Practical understanding of how design decisions impact cost, quality, and production efficiency.

• Experience designing and developing sheet metal components and assemblies.

• Proven track record of supporting products from prototype through to full manufacture.

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent hands-on industry experience.

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience.

• Monday-Friday working hours, 8:30am-5pm.

• Permanent position within an established engineering business.

• Opportunity to contribute to real-world, production-focused design projects.

Submit your CV today or contact the Exeter branch for more information.

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