Mechanical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Cotswold District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cheltenham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, producing high-quality 3D designs and collaborating with manufacturing providers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, proficiency in 3D CAD software, and excellent communication skills. You'll thrive in a small, multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the design and assembly of specialist products. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a must.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD Software

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Calculations

Education

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

Tools

Creo

Inventor

SolidWorks

OnShape

AutoCAD

MRP System

MS Office

Job description

ROLE: Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION: Cheltenham

TERM: Permanent

SALARY: GBP 35,000 - GBP 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 Cheltenham area.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will Ideally Have The Following Attributes:

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

The Mechanical Design Engineer Role Will Involve:

1. Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
2. Producing 3D designs using OnShape and 2D designs with AutoCAD
3. Liaising with manufacturing providers
4. Being involved in final assembly of products
5. Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports/plans
6. Updating 3D models and drawings
7. Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
8. Checking drawings for sign off
9. 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.