Mechanical Design Engineer

A4 Plus Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Wisbech is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to assist in the design of customer conveying projects. The role involves producing detailed drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD, and ensuring efficient production processes. Ideal candidates will have mechanical engineering training, 2 years of experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and excellent communication skills. This is an office-based position with a salary of GBP40,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in the use of AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Ability to undertake detailed site surveys.
• Excellent organisational, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design & produce detailed drawings using 3D SolidWorks & 2D AutoCAD.
• Prepare workshop, layout and installation drawings.
• Prepare and supply installation documentation.
• Purchase and control project outsourced items.
• Liaise with customers and vendors.
• Assist the production team in fabrication & assembly.
• Assess cost and methods of work for efficiency improvements.

Skills

Familiarity with Fabrication

Mechanical Engineering skills

Use of AutoCAD

Use of SolidWorks

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

We are looking for a Design Engineer to join a very successful business based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. You will be joining an experienced engineering team, where you will be able to see your Design s take shape in their high–quality production environment.

The Job:

To assist in the design of customer conveying projects, this will include but not limited to, site surveys, equipment design, production manufacture.

To ensure the production process is efficiently utilised by the active pursuit of cost reduction in both materials and labour.

Key Responsibilities

• To design & produce detailed drawings using 3D SolidWorks & 2D AutoCAD.
• Preparation of workshop, layout and Installation drawings.
• Preparation and supply of installation documentation.
• Purchase and control of project outsourced items.
• Liaise with customers, vendors and other third parties.
• Assist the production team in the fabrication & assembly of manufactured items.
• Assess cost and methods of work for efficiency improvements throughout the production process

The Person

• Familiarity with Fabrication, welding, and assembly in a production environment.
• Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineer
• 2 years experience in the use of AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to undertake detailed site surveys.
• Excellent organisational, oral and written communication skills

This is an office–based position

Salary – GBP40,000 per year