Mechanical Designer
Skills
About the role
Join Eaton’s Luton site, a key engineering and manufacturing hub with a long-standing heritage in designing and delivering solutions for hazardous and industrial environments.
Our Luton facility plays a critical role in developing innovative products used across global markets, particularly in sectors where safety, reliability, and compliance are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working on new product development from concept through to certification and launch, with real impact on the future of power management.
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on, collaborative environment and is motivated by solving complex technical challenges.
What you’ll do:
You will be involved across the full product lifecycle, working closely with Product Line Management, certification bodies, and cross-functional teams to bring new products to market:
Design mechanical products in line with specifications and NPD schedules
Ensure full compliance with Hazardous and Safe Area standards
Perform product testing, validation, and evaluation
Prepare detailed production, certification, and technical documentation
Support product certification and engage directly with notified bodies
Contribute to ProLaunch phase gates and deliverables
Provide technical support for product lifecycle, NPI, and ongoing improvements
Collaborate with global engineering teams, product management, and sales
Qualifications:
BEng / HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
5+ years’ experience in mechanical design, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Experience in laboratory-based design, build, and test activities
Skills:
Good knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Creo)Experience using SAP (BOMs, documentation)
Understanding of hazardous area design and compliance standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective communication and technical reporting ability
Able to work independently and as part of a team
What we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Career progression within a global organisation
Access to training and development opportunities
Collaborative, supportive team environment
Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact products
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