Mechanical Design Engineer in Stroud

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

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Location: Stroud

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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-, 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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead conceptual design activities, generating innovative mechanical solutions

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• Define device specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams

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• Deliver detailed design using CAD, including assemblies and technical drawings

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• Develop, build, and test prototype units, iterating designs based on performance and feedback

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• Support design for manufacture (DFM) and transition to production, including supplier engagement

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• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements

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• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and product performance

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Key Skills & Experience

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• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer within product development environments

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• Strong experience taking products from concept through to production

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• Expertise in low power, lightweight design, ideally for compact or portable devices

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• Solid understanding of materials selection, thermal management, and mechanical analysis

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• Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)

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• Knowledge or exposure to optical engineering principles would be advantageous

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• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

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• Ability to achieve SC clearance

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Desirable Skills

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• Experience working with precision components or opto-mechanical systems

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• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (injection moulding, machining, etc.)

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• Understanding of tolerance analysis and environmental testing

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Why Apply?

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• Opportunity to work on innovative, real-world technology

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• Join a rapidly growing company with strong career progression

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• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment

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• Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible / hybrid working

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Apply now with an up-to-date CV or contact KO2 Recruitment to learn more.