Employee-Owned Mechanical Design Engineer

PER International; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PER International is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Newport to develop 3D models and 2D drawings for new and existing products. You will design sheet metal cabinets and assemblies, ensure quality, and support ERP transitions.

You will work with Sales, Design, Purchasing and Production, applying FMEA, EMC and thermal considerations and maintaining documentation for timely product delivery.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 3–5 years of industrial mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience producing 3D models and 2D drawings.
• SolidWorks experience.
• Experience designing sheet metal cabinets, housings or assemblies.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes (laser cutting, punch pressing, folding).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel/Word).
• Good numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, electro-mechanical schematics, assemblies and BOMs.
• Design sheet metal housings, assemblies, mounting systems and cable routing.
• Assist with 3D illustrations and animations for Sales, Service and Training.
• Apply knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and design techniques.
• Analyse designs with models for stress, load and thermal requirements.
• Support prototype manufacture, builds, testing and validation.
• Maintain engineering records, reports and part libraries.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Support with ERP implementation and drawings/documentation control.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modelling

2D drawing

Microsoft 365

Numerical skills

Customer/spec interpretation

Project management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

ERP systems

Job description

PER International is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Newport to develop 3D models and 2D drawings for new and existing products. You will design sheet metal cabinets and assemblies, ensure quality, and support ERP transitions.

You will work with Sales, Design, Purchasing and Production, applying FMEA, EMC and thermal considerations and maintaining documentation for timely product delivery.