Mechanical Design Engineer

The RoleThis is a position sitting within our RandD team, reporting to the RandD Team Lead. You''ll take ownership of the mechanical design of our sensor housings and measurement devices from early concept through to production-ready builds. You will be working across waterproofing, materials selection, prototyping, and iterative improvement.This is a hands-on, independent role that suits someone who thrives solving real engineering problems with clean, considered design.What You''ll Be DoingDesigning and developing waterproof housings and enclosures for electronic sensor equipment (IP67 and above, including subsea environments)Taking designs from concept to prototype using variety of manufacturing methods and partners.Conducting structured tests and maintaining thorough, documented resultsEnsuring designs are production-ready: optimised for manufacture, repeatability and costDriving continuous improvement based on customer feedback and in-house testingCollaborating with the wider RandD team and third-party suppliers to develop and manufacture componentsContributing to expanding the team''s in-house simulation and testing capabilitiesSelecting the best materials for demanding environments e.g. seawater, freshwater, chemicals, vibration and shockWhat We''re Looking ForDemonstrable experience in mechanical design for physical products, ideally sensors, instrumentation or similar precision devicesStrong 3D CAD skills (Fusion 360, Solid Works)Proven track record designing for ..... full job details .....