Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Product Development (Confidential Company)

Are you a hands-on, proactive Senior Mechanical Engineer seeking a new challenge in consumer product development? We are a fast-growing, innovative company looking for a talented engineer to join our dynamic team and drive the design and manufacture of high-quality, cost-effective products from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the mechanical design, development, and manufacturing of new and existing products.
• Own CAD modelling and detailed design, ensuring precision, manufacturability, and alignment with product and industrial design intent.
• Collaborate closely with overseas factories, evaluating tooling, materials, and production processes while ensuring best practices in Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Industrial Design, and Electrical Engineering, to drive innovation and resolve technical challenges.
• Work independently and proactively to move projects forward, maintaining ownership through all stages of the development cycle.
• Support all phases of the product lifecycle – from concept and prototyping to validation, pilot builds, and mass production.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot factory tooling and injection moulding processes to improve yield and reduce costs.
• Conduct design validation and reliability testing, analyse results, and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues, working closely with Quality, Compliance, and Legal teams.
• Participate in product safety and compliance reviews, including documentation and Intellectual Property (IP) assessments.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development, ideally within consumer products, electronics, or durable goods.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent) with a focus on precision and manufacturability.
• Direct experience collaborating with overseas factories, including tooling evaluation and production troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
• Self-starter with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with injection moulding, metal stamping, and other high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Proven success managing projects through multiple development stages.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on innovative products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

If you are passionate about product development and ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.