Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer: Technical Project Management Entry Level – Permanent, £27,000, Location: Onsite (Kingston Upon Thames), London.

Overview

This is an opportunity to join a growing team within a consultancy. The client specializes in reducing engineering risk through detailed product design and engineering skill sets during new product development. The firm handles a broad spectrum of projects, including medical devices, automotive accessories, retail products, agriculture, and rail industry developments. Clients range from startups to multinationals, offering a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment.

The client’s facilities include a design office with access to an engineering & model-making workshop, and testing equipment for tensile testing, high-speed photography, and environmental testing. The company prioritizes providing the latest technology to its team to lead in new product development.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly organized Design Engineer with a flair for project logistics and exceptional communication skills.

• Core skills required:
  • Design Engineering: Experience in early-stage concept development, prototyping, and testing/validation. Understanding of taking a prototype to manufacture. Proficiency in Solidworks and/or Fusion 360. Knowledge of engineering drawings and Bill of Materials.
  • Project Logistics & Operations: Highly organized, capable of managing key project areas. Articulate (verbally and written). Ability to manage sub-areas of projects, source and communicate with suppliers, track costs and lead times, update teams and clients, and identify/mitigate risks.

• Required Experience:
  • Mechanical Engineering / Design Engineering degree (or equivalent).
  • 9-12 months of industrial placement experience.
  • Solidworks experience is essential; Fusion 360 is preferred.
  • Demonstrated practical aptitude (e.g., hands-on skills in an engineering workshop, student projects, personal hobbies).
  • Competent in creating spreadsheets, word-processed documents, and presentations.

• Preferred Experience:
  • Masters Degree in a relevant field.
  • Familiarity with G-suite.
  • Basic electronics and programming knowledge.

General Technical Skills: As part of a small team, generalist skills are essential for contributing across all business areas, including 3D printing setup, prototype assembly, testing, and report writing. All activities must be conducted safely, maintaining a clean and tidy workshop, and returning tools to storage. Experience with manual machine tools (bench sanders, bandsaw, pillar drills) is beneficial.

General Responsibilities

Professional and courteous interaction with staff, customers, and suppliers. Leading by example. Direct communication and work with the client’s customers. Accurate time tracking (Toggl), activity management (Asana), adherence to scope and allocated time, meeting deadlines and budgets, and proactive communication regarding potential delays. Proper storage of company documentation and diligent record-keeping in logbooks. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of company premises.

Business & Commercial

Support business targets, contribute ideas for operational improvement, maintain and improve processes, and identify areas for enhanced business capabilities and training.

Design Office

Stay updated with Solidworks/Fusion 360 CAD software advancements. Maintain supplier contact database. Consider environmental impact in designs.

Personal Attributes

Motivated, self-starter, proactive in time/resource management. Ambitious, passionate about technical problem-solving. Adaptable to project scope changes. Capable of teamwork and independent work.

Benefits & Details

Competitive salary. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge new product development, develop technical and design skills across diverse projects, and experience the full product lifecycle from initial design to manufacture. Flexible 8-hour workday (core hours 10:00-16:00). Fully equipped design office and laboratory for practical skill development. Close collaboration with a supportive small team. Access to Employee Assistance Programme and employee discounts. Unique insight into all business areas, from client interaction to internal system development. Training on internal systems (including Health and Safety). Valued team member with skill development opportunities. Conveniently located near public transport and Kingston town centre.