Electrical Switchgear Mechanical Design Engineer

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd, in partnership with an established engineering business, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. You will develop mechanical designs for electrical switchgear, create 3D CAD models and detailed drawings from concept to production, and collaborate with electrical engineers and manufacturing teams.

The role requires hands-on design for manufacture, experience with sheet metal fabrication, and strong problem-solving and communication skills within a

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical design for electrical switchgear.
• Experience producing detailed engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies, detailed engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Design mechanical components, electrical switchgear, enclosures and operating mechanisms.
• Develop designs from initial concept through to manufacture, assembly and testing.
• Work closely with electrical engineers to ensure mechanical designs meet functional, safety and installation requirements.
• Liaise with production, quality, testing teams, customers and suppliers to resolve technical and design-related issues.
• Participate in design reviews and support prototype manufacture, assembly and testing activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, CAD models and technical documentation.
• Manage design activities to meet project deadlines and engineering objectives.
• Identify opportunities for design optimisation and continuous improvement.

Skills

3D CAD

Design for manufacture

Electrical switchgear

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Staffbase Recruitment Ltd, in partnership with an established engineering business, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. You will develop mechanical designs for electrical switchgear, create 3D CAD models and detailed drawings from concept to production, and collaborate with electrical engineers and manufacturing teams.

The role requires hands-on design for manufacture, experience with sheet metal fabrication, and strong problem-solving and communication skills within a