Lead mechanical design engineer Work, Jobs in Wales (with Salaries)

Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Nextbase —Caerphilly
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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14d
Mechanical Design Engineer (Full Time)
International Safety Components Ltd —Bangor
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- CAD
- Engineering
- Free parking
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Mechanical Engineer
Huntsman —Llanelli
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- No degree
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Arup —Cardiff
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
Head of Vehicle Engineering
Sebring Group Ltd —Ebbw Vale
- £70,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- System design
- No degree
- Free parking
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12d
Principal Mechanical Engineer
WSP —Cardiff
- CAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
8d
Manufacturing Engineering Internship, Mechanical
Revvity —Llantrisant
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Magellan Aerospace —Wales
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Free parking
GDLSUKTP - CAD Engineer
General Dynamics Land Systems UK —Blackwood
- CAD
- Military
- Maintenance
Senior / Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer
AtkinsRéalis —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- No degree
Senior Mechanical Engineer
JN Bentley —Newport
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Electronic Design Engineer (Sports Equipment)
Net World Sports —Wrexham
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Principal Mechanical Engineer
AECOM —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mechanical knowledge
Architect
Safran —Cwmbran
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Employee assistance programme
Project Engineer
M Group —Monmouthshire
- Computer literacy
- Driving
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Project Manager, Water
AECOM —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer
Safran —Cwmbran
- Full-time
- CAD
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
7d
MEP Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) – Estimation & Project Support
Avantis —Cardiff
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Plumbing
- Electrical Engineering
Process Commissioning Engineer
JN Bentley —Newport
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Travel
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Systems & Senior Systems Integration Engineers (Multiple Roles)
General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom —Blackwood
- £36,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Microsoft Office
- IT
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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Nextbase -
Caerphilly

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,000 - £50,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Mechanical design
CAD
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical engineering
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Data management
Mentoring
SolidWorks
FEA
Plastics injection moulding
Communication skills
CATIA

Full job description

Nextbase is seeking an accomplished Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing Hardware team in Caerphilly. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical design professional with a strong background in consumer products to play a leading role in the development of innovative, market-leading dash cam technology.

Working within the Research and Development team, you will take technical ownership of assigned new product development projects, collaborating closely with internal teams, external partners and contract manufacturers. You will lead mechanical and industrial design activity from concept through to manufacture, ensuring robust design intent, engineering quality and product integrity throughout the full development lifecycle.

The successful candidate will bring strong 3D CAD capability, ideally using SolidWorks or a comparable platform, together with the confidence to influence design decisions, review technical outputs and contribute to an innovation pipeline that challenges expectations and creates new demand in the connected car technology market.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical design intent and technical integrity of products throughout the full design lifecycle, from concept development through to mass production.
Drive mechanical and industrial design activities across current and future product programmes.
Produce high-quality 3D CAD models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools, ensuring designs are suitable for manufacture.
Work closely with contract manufacturing partners to review, refine and optimise designs where required.
Define appropriate assembly methods and sequencing as part of the product design process.
Collaborate with hardware engineering and project teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, to specification and to a high standard.
Support project engineers with technical drawings and inputs for thermal simulation activities.
Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop capability and engineering best practice within the team.
Travel quarterly to contract manufacturer sites, predominantly in Mainland China, to support design reviews, development activity and production readiness.

Skills and Experiance

Required

BEng, MEng or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Extensive experience in a similar mechanical design role, ideally gained within consumer electronics, consumer products or a closely related sector
Proven experience taking product designs from initial concept through to mass production
Strong 3D CAD capability and a sound understanding of engineering drawing standards and design-for-manufacture principles
Confident communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to engineering colleagues and senior stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, working to tight deadlines and adapting to evolving requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and teamwork.
A portfolio or examples of previous design work demonstrating technical capability and design thinking.

Desribale

Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
Experience using Product Data Management systems such as SolidWorks PDM, CATIA ENOVIA or similar platforms.
Working knowledge of FEA and/or CFD tools.
Knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes and design considerations.
Experience or practical knowledge of 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Family Private Medical Insurance (Medical History Disregarded) and Medicash Health Cash Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Life Assurance
Company Pension
Charity Days
25 Days Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays
Birthday Leave

Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced paternity leave
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Private medical insurance
Referral programme

Experience:

Electrical engineering: 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Caerphilly (Caerphilly)

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