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...
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
Improve and manage the company system used for monitoring and organising essential H&S training
Registering boilers onto Gas Safe system
General admin duties
Answer phone calls/emails
Manage the marketing of the company
Holiday cover, supporting the admin team
Training:
The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Business Administrator Level 3
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course
This is a prominently work-based programme with College attendance required once a month. This will fall within your contracted working hours
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion, you could progress into roles such as Administrator, Contracts Manager, Buyer, Designer, or Estimator
Employer Description:Founded in 1991, we pride ourselves on being a well-established, family-run, reputable business. We are a plumbing and mechanical company that offers all aspects of plumbing: Maintenance work for the public, Full bathroom installs including tiling, Plumbing, heating and renewables to housing developers, Mechanical packages for commercial projectsWorking Hours :Monday- Friday
9:00am- 5:00pm
(1 hour lunch)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Medical Devices Consultant – Senior Mechanical Engineer – Cambridge
Due to the growth of a leading Medical Devices organisation, we are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager, Medical Devices Inventor, or Mechanical Design Consultant for a newly approved role. The company is based in Cambridge and boasts some of the most impressive labs globally, which they are currently enhancing even further.
You will collaborate with other experts in Medical Devices who have backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Electronics Design, Electronics Engineering, Physical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, and various other skills essential for inventing Medical Technology. Consequently, teamwork will be crucial.
In this role, you will lead projects, necessitating experience as a consultant, project manager, or another role involving interactions with third parties. Additionally, you will apply your skills hands-on, directly contributing to the development of new Medical Devices.
We require several years of experience in Mechanical Design of Medical Devices. Familiarity with any 3D CAD tool is acceptable, as we understand that you can be trained on the necessary tools when required. However, knowledge of SolidWorks would be advantageous.
Most individuals in similar roles hold a degree in a Mechanical Engineering field, but experience takes precedence.
In terms of experience, we welcome candidates ranging from those stepping up to a Senior Mechanical Engineer role to individuals with several years of experience as a Medical Devices Consultant or Senior Mechanical Engineer.
This organisation has an outstanding track record of fostering continuous learning to keep you at the forefront of the Medical Devices sector. Consequently, opportunities for career and skills development are always available.
In addition to these benefits, you will receive an excellent salary (commensurate with your level of experience), a substantial bonus, a generous pension plan, healthcare coverage, complimentary meals throughout the day, life assurance, access to social clubs, wellness programs, an onsite gym, and other exceptional perks that are not commonly offered by most companies.
We anticipate substantial interest in this role, so if you are interested, we recommend submitting your application promptly. The organisation is open to candidates with varying levels of experience. If you possess some of the required skills but not all, it may still be worth applying as training could be provided (though you must have industry experience as a Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Designer for Medical Devices as a minimum).
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, at +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, you can submit an application, and a member of our team at Newton Colmore will contact you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialised recruitment company operating within the fields of Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Field Service Engineering sectors.....Read more...
A Graduate Electronic Design Engineer is sought to join an innovative engineering team in Clacton-on-Sea, contributing to the design, development, and validation of advanced electronic hardware solutions.
Responsibilities of the Graduate Electronic Design Engineer job in Clacton-on-Sea:
Work with product management to define product and design specifications.
Create schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer.
Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and final products.
Debug hardware using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other test equipment.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams for seamless integration.
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
Support production and customers with technical queries.
Key Skills required for the Graduate Electronic Design Engineer job in Clacton-on-Sea:
Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
Practical experience with lab test equipment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
If this Graduate Electronic Design Engineer job in Clacton-on-Sea could be of interest, send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816 / 07471181784....Read more...
I have an exciting job opportunity for you as a Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer.
My client is a market leader in RF solutions for the defence industry. They are now looking for a Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer to join their expert team based in Herefordshire.
For the Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer job in Herefordshire, they are looking for someone with experience in:
RF amplifier design up to several hundred watts (20MHz to 6GHz)
Discrete device matching, GaN and PIN diode switching
Schematic capture, simulation, and component creation
VSWR monitoring, filtering, and power limiting
FPGA and microcontroller implementation
DC control, sequencing, power management, and converters
RF microwave test equipment and measurement techniques (gain, harmonics, intermodulation, etc.)
Desirable skills for this Herefordshire based job:
Knowledge of 100kHz–10MHz and 6GHz–40GHz frequency ranges
Altium Designer, Microwave Office, C/C++, Pulsonix (desirable)
LabVIEW, Inventor or other CAD tools (desirable)
Experience with TX/RX radio comms, data links, and digital interfaces
Understanding of BIT (temperature, current, voltage) and mechanical enclosure design
Must hold a British Passport (due to security clearance requirements)
If this Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer job based in Herefordshire could be of interest, send your CV to bwiles@redlinegroup.Com or call Ben on 01582 878816 / 07471181784.....Read more...
Optical Systems Engineer – Medical Devices – Cambridge
Following continued growth, a Medical Devices organisation is currently recruiting for someone to come into the team and focus on the optical systems design.
Based in Cambridge, working with mechanical engineers, electronics engineers and software engineers to develop their life-improving medical devices.
As you will be focusing on optical systems design, it is expected that you have been working as an optical physicist, optical engineer, optical systems engineer, optical systems designer, opto-mechanical engineer or another role that has involved you in working on optical systems designing, prototyping, and testing of new medical devices.
You will be developing a range of medical technologies, so you will need to be able to use optical design tools such as Zemax, Code-V, OSLO, FRED or another similar technology.
Due to the collaborative nature of the work, you will need to be able to communicate your ideas and project updates clearly and concisely.
We are looking at various levels of industry experience, from PhD entry through to someone who has 15-20 years of experience.
We expect you to hold a degree within a subject that led you into optical systems design roles. Master’s and PhD education would also be beneficial, but not essential.
In addition to working on industry-changing technologies, you will be offered a proven career development plan, continuous training to keep you at the forefront of the medical devices sector, excellent salary, bonus, enhanced pension, medical insurance, free meals and other excellent benefits you’d expect from a multinational blue-chip organisation.
If you need to relocate to Cambridge, there are relocation packages that are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
We anticipate strong interest in this position, so apply now to ensure consideration.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.....Read more...
We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Design Engineer, based in Brackley who has deep expertise in mixed-signal hardware design and embedded C programming. Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer specialising in prototype development and custom PCB assembly.
This is a multidisciplinary role ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in a hands-on technical environment, integrating analogue and digital circuit design with real-time embedded software to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities for the Systems Design Engineer job based in Brackley;
Lead the architecture, design, and development of mixed-signal electronic systems (analogue/digital interfaces, microcontrollers, sensors, power management).
Develop and debug embedded software in C for real-time control, data acquisition, and communication tasks.
Design PCBs using industry-standard tools (e.G., Altium, KiCad, OrCAD), including schematic capture, layout reviews, and BOM generation.
Perform system-level integration, verification, and validation across hardware and software components.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, firmware, software, test) to define requirements and ensure seamless system integration.
Conduct design reviews, FMEA, and documentation for regulatory and manufacturing compliance (e.G., CE, EMC).
Skills & Experience needed for the Systems Design Engineer job based in Brackley;
Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
Extensive experience in electronic system design with a strong focus on mixed-signal electronics and embedded C.
Proficiency in embedded C for bare-metal or RTOS-based systems (e.G., ARM Cortex-M, STM32, MSP430, etc.).
Experience designing analogue front-ends (ADC, op-amps, filters), power supplies (LDOs, switching regulators), and digital buses (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
Strong debugging skills using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers.
Solid understanding of PCB layout principles for signal integrity, EMC/EMI, and thermal considerations.
Desirable:
Experience with low-power embedded systems, sensor interfacing, or wireless comms (e.G., BLE, LoRa, Zigbee).
To apply for this Systems Deign Engineer job 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...
