Mechanical Design Engineer

CV Technical; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop innovative products from concept to production, utilizing your artistic and engineering skills. You will be responsible for ensuring designs meet customer specifications while adhering to quality standards. The company provides a stable and secure career path with ample opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about design and looking for a challenging role in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong design background with a focus on mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software and practical prototyping skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas from concept to production while ensuring manufacturability.
• Conduct DFMEA and PFMEA for design validation and improvement.
• Liaise with customers to identify requirements and write technical reports.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Software (Solidworks)

Product Design

Prototyping

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

UK Driving Licence

Education

Engineering Degree (Minimum 2:1)

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Days (8am-4pm)
Salary: £40,000

We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join a market leader in their respective industry. The position will appeal to a strong Mechanical Design Engineer looking for their next challenging role within a secure and stable company, with lots of opportunities for progression in the future.

The successful candidate will combine artistic and engineering skills to develop innovative functional products, being active across Product Design - CAD, Prototyping & Mass production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop your ideas from concept to production
2. Design for efficient manufacturability, aesthetics and functionality
3. Conduct design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA)
4. Conduct process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA)
5. Maintain accurate records of all design changes
6. Liaise with customers to identify requirements
7. Write technical reports to summarise findings at all stages of the design process
8. Construct bills of materials (BOM)
9. Costing of products/designs/projects
10. Ensure adherence to all customer specifications, company quality requirements, legislation and good engineering best practices.
11. Ensure design solutions are user and environmentally friendly
12. Coordinate product testing in accordance with relevant standards and protocols
13. Stay up to date with advancements in materials and processes

Key Skills:

1. Minimum 2:1 in engineering degree with strong design background
2. Proficiency with CAD software (Solidworks)
3. Product Design or Industrial Design experience gained within industry
4. Practical, with the ability to create models and prototypes
5. Organised, self-motivated, proactive, and able to multi-task
6. An effective team worker
7. Valid UK Driving Licence (Essential)

In return for your commitment, my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Jay Hextall or call for a confidential discussion.