Mechanical Designer

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:
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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

• 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

• 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

• 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

All positions may require participation in video and in\-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job\-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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