Shape a flagship product from concept to production. This Mechanical Design Engineer role in Harlow offers £50,000-£55,000, real ownership, and the chance to bridge industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing on a connected hardware programme. It is a rare opportunity to work across precision manufacturing and consumer electronics in one office-based role.Scope of the RoleThis Mechanical Design Engineer will turn strong product concepts into manufacture-ready engineering output. You will sit close to design, supply chain, and manufacturing, helping the business deliver a key connected product with more rigour and speed.Translate concepts into production-ready mechanical designs and engineering specificationsLead DFM decisions across housings, materials, tooling, and manufacturing constraintsOwn CAD models and drawings in Siemens NX to manufacturing standardWork with China-based manufacturing partners to resolve build and quality issuesSupport prototyping, validation, and technical documentation across development stagesKey Skills and Experience RequiredDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or Design Engineering5+ years as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, or Design EngineerProven experience taking products from concept through tooling into manufactureStrong DFM knowledge across injection moulding, plastics, and manufacturing processesExperience integrating electronics mechanically, including PCB mounting, wiring, and thermal considerationsSalary and BenefitsBasic salary of £50,000-£55,000Full-time, permanent roleOffice-based in HarlowDirect exposure to senior leadership and key product decisionsCareer-defining product work in connected hardware and precision engineeringOccasional travel to manufacturing partnersFor a Mechanical Design Engineer or Product Design Engineer who likes being close to the work, this team will suit you. It is collaborative, fast-moving, and hands-on. You will have the space to challenge ideas, improve manufacturability, and see your decisions shape what actually gets shipped.How to ApplyWant to find out more? Click apply and we’ll be in touch.