Mechanical Design Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cambridge is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design sheet metal and plastic enclosures. The role requires a recognized mechanical engineering qualification and at least three years of design experience in high volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include designing components, assisting production, and ensuring design for manufacture. This is a great opportunity to join an industry leader with a full order book for the future.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of design experience in high volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with 2D & 3D modelling and design packages.
• Knowledge of material processes like extrusion, fabrication, and casting.

Responsibilities

• Design plastic injection moulded components.
• Assist production team with jigs & fixtures design.
• Produce wiring diagrams and assembly instructions as needed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Sheet Metal design

Plastic design

Solidworks

High volume manufacturing

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

We are on the lookout for a Mechanical Design Engineer to design sheet metal and plastic enclosures, and additional mechanical components, for an electro–mechanical engineering business. You will be utilising processes such as material extrusion, fabrication and casting plus exciting technologies such as injection moulding. Production assistance with the design of jigs/fixtures will also be required from time to time.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and at least three years of design experience in all types of enclosures for a high volume manufacturing business. It would be beneficial for the appointed Mechanical Design Engineer to have experience in industrial/product design and have a flair for the aesthetic. On offer is the opportunity to join an industry–leading business that designs and manufactures their product on–site. Our client has a full order book for the foreseeable future, featuring some of the biggest names in British engineering.

Mechanical Design Engineer – Role and Responsibilities – Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks

Design plastic injection moulded components
Design fabricated interlocking aluminium & steel enclosures
Carry out mechanical fittings and compatibility checks on electronic assemblies. Produce wiring diagrams and assembly instructions when required
Assist the production team with the design of relevant jigs & fixtures, and manage their manufacture
Ensure all products are designed with manufacture and assembly considerations
Evaluate components from datasheet information and then approve through appropriate testing
Build and test initial samples and qualify the design with the correct documentation
Provide technical support to Production for day–to–day design, performance and quality issues which arise

Mechanical Design Engineer – Skills and Abilities – Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks

Of degree calibre within mechanical engineering or equivalent
Familiar with 2D & 3D modelling and design packages. Solidworks is preferred but not essential
Knowledge of metal (castings, sheet metal, extrusions, etc)
Experience in high volume manufacturing environment with design for manufacture and test

Mechanical Design Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks

If this role could appeal, please do apply now!