Mechanical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bridgend is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves producing 3D designs, liaising with manufacturers, and creating project documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 and £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D designs using CAD software and 2D designs with AutoCAD.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.
• Create required documentation for design and project reports.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC

HND

BTEC

NVQ

Tools

3D CAD software

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION - Bridgend

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £30,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client is a manufacturer of specialist products for a variety of sectors, and they are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Bridgend area.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Sheet Metal/Metalwork is necessary for this role
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Any previous experience of working with process machinery or steel / metal materials would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Producing 3D designs using 3D CAD software and 2D designs with AutoCAD
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.