Our Brackley based client is a leading designer and manufacturer specialising in prototype development and custom PCB assembly. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer with hands-on experience in sheet plastic fabrication, to join the growing team.
You will be responsible for designing custom enclosures, housings, and mechanical components primarily fabricated from plastic sheets using CNC machining, bending, bonding, and assembly techniques. This is a key role in delivering innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions across a range of sectors including electronics, telecoms, medical devices, and industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities for the Brackley based Mechanical Design Engineer job:
Design and develop plastic enclosures and components using CAD software (e.G., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor).
Create detailed 2D technical drawings, 3D models, and assembly instructions for production.
Work closely with in-house fabrication teams and CNC technicians to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
Collaborate with electronics engineers to integrate PCBs, connectors, displays, and mechanical fasteners into enclosure designs.
Optimise designs for production techniques such as bending, bonding, heat staking, and insert installation.
Select appropriate materials (e.G. ABS, polycarbonate, acrylic) based on mechanical and environmental requirements.
Conduct design reviews and support prototyping, testing, and iterative improvements.
Maintain accurate documentation and design records in accordance with ISO 9001 or similar standards.
Liaise with clients or project managers to interpret briefs, gather feedback, and deliver to deadlines.
Skills & Experience required of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
Practiced experience in mechanical design, ideally with sheet plastic or custom enclosure projects.
Proficient in 3D CAD(preferably SolidWorks).
Strong knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacture) for plastic machining and fabrication.
Understanding of mechanical fasteners, thermal management, ingress protection (IP ratings), and tolerance stacks.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirables for the Mechanical Design Engineer job based in Brackley
Experience with CAM software or CNC machinery.
Familiarity with rapid prototyping and low-volume production methods.
Knowledge of electronics packaging or box-build integration.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems or medical/industrial product standards.
To apply for this job of Mechanical Design Engineer, based in Brackley, please call Nicola King on 01582 878 839 / 07961 158788 or your CV to nking@redlinegroup.Com for a confidential discussion.....Read more...
Creating new systems, equipment, and processes for manufacturing, often utilising CAD/CAM software
Analysing existing workflows and production methods to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, cost reduction, and quality, both in automated and manual systems
Selecting, installing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, ensuring it meets production needs
Identifying and resolving production issues, including equipment malfunctions and process inefficiencies
Overseeing projects related to manufacturing improvements, managing budgets, and coordinating teams of engineers and technicians
Ensuring that products and processes meet quality standards and comply with relevant regulations
Working with various teams, including designers, suppliers, and production staff, to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations
Collecting and analysing data from production processes to identify trends and areas for improvement
Providing regular reports to management on production status, performance, and areas for improvement
Training:
Apprentices will undertake a Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship. The training will be delivered by University of Staffordshire
Teaching will be a mix of on the job and off the job training delivered face to face in university and online weekly sessions
The programme is delivered using a blended learning model
Apprentices will attend university for 1 week block of study per semester each academic year. All face-to-face teaching is delivered at our Stoke on Trent campus
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Training Outcome:
Permanent full-time position
Employer Description:Biocomposites, Ltd. is an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele, UK, it has global operations across USA, Canada, Europe, China and India.
Biocomposites is a world leader in the development of innovative calcium compounds for surgical use. Our products target a broad spectrum of infection risks across a variety of specialties, including musculoskeletal infection, orthopaedics, trauma, spine, foot and ankle and podiatry. The STIMULAN® products are the first calcium matrices to receive approval to treat bacterial infection in soft tissue surrounding bone, and European approval for mixing with antibiotics such as vancomycin, gentamicin and tobramycin, for use in bone and soft tissue.
We are distinct in that our team of specialists is singularly focused on the development of innovative calcium compounds and all research, manufacture and distribution takes place at our headquarters in Keele, England. In 2022, Her Majesty the Queen honoured us with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation and International Trade in recognition of the impact of STIMULAN in infection cases and our outstanding continuous growth in overseas sales of more than 200% over six years.
Biocomposites products are now used in over 120,000 procedures every year and sold in more than 40 countries around the world.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.00am- 4.00pm
Hours may vary dependent on business needsSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Passion for Engineering....Read more...
