Mechanical Design Engineer
2 days ago
Stroud
Mechanical Engineer Location: Stroud KO2’s client, a fast-growing and innovative technology company in Stroud, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in the development of advanced, next-generation, electronic products. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative engineering team working across the full product lifecycle in a dynamic, high-growth environment. The successful candidate will be required to go through SC Clearance, if you hold it already that is a bonus. The Role As a Mechanical Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical design activities from initial concept through to production handover. You’ll work closely with electronics, software, and manufacturing engineers to develop robust, high-performance devices suited to real-world applications, with a strong focus on efficiency, size, and weight constraints. Key Responsibilities • Lead conceptual design activities, generating innovative mechanical solutions, • Define device specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams, • Deliver detailed design using CAD, including assemblies and technical drawings, • Develop, build, and test prototype units, iterating designs based on performance and feedback, • Support design for manufacture (DFM) and transition to production, including supplier engagement, • Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements, • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and product performance Key Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within product development environments, • Strong experience taking products from concept through to production, • Expertise in low power, lightweight design, ideally for compact or portable devices, • Solid understanding of materials selection, thermal management, and mechanical analysis, • Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar), • Knowledge or exposure to optical engineering principles would be advantageous, • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, • Ability to achieve SC clearance Desirable Skills • Experience working with precision components or opto-mechanical systems, • Familiarity with manufacturing processes (injection moulding, machining, etc.), • Understanding of tolerance analysis and environmental testing Why Apply? • Opportunity to work on innovative, real-world technology, • Join a rapidly growing company with strong career progression, • Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment, • Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible / hybrid working Apply now with an up-to-date CV or contact KO2 Recruitment to learn more.