Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Cardiff is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent role. The successful candidate will produce designs using 3D CAD software, work within a team, and liaise with suppliers while ensuring high standards in mechanical engineering principles. This position offers a salary between £35,000 and £45,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software like CATIA V5.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D designs and liaise with manufacturing providers.
• Create documentation for design and project reports.
• Update 3D models and validate drawings.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical calculations

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION - Cardiff

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £35,000 - £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 Cardiff 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
• Experience with Plastics/Injection Moulding would also be beneficial
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5, 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 CATIA V5 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.