Mechanical Design Engineer

Major Energy Onshore; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to design and develop components for innovative projects. You will integrate mechanical and electronic systems, using SolidWorks for design and modelling. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of relevant experience and understand both mechanical and electrical schematics. This position offers career progression opportunities in a collaborative environment focused on growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years practical experience in Mechanical CAD Design and Modelling.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and ability to read schematics.
• Experience with cable assemblies and electrical test/debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test mechanical components and electronic systems.
• Assist with the review and finalization of designs produced by senior engineers.
• Generate and maintain Bill of Materials.

Skills

Mechanical CAD Design and Modelling

SolidWorks

Understanding of electrical and electronic systems

3D printing techniques

Education

HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks CAD software

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Ju2–3 years experience interested in working on innovative projects producing bespoke solutions for a variety of manufacturing and engineering applications

You will be working in a focused design team who working on complex projects from inception to delivery in a commercial environment.

YOUR NEW ROLE

The core focus of the role will be to design, develop and test mechanical components and integrate them with electronic systems. You will carry out mechanical design and modelling using the Solidworks CAD software, assist with the review and finalisation of models and designs produced by senior engineers and be involved in the acquisition of materials and assemble prototypes systems

You will also have some involvement with installation, maintenance, modification and assembly of equipment when needed, generate and maintain Bill of Materials and feedback any suggestions on appropriate improvements

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

This post would suit a flexible engineer who wishes to pursue a career in Mechatronics who has a good understanding and 2–3 years practical experience of Mechanical CAD Design and Modelling (preferably with SolidWorks). You will need a good understanding and practical experience of schematics for electronic and electrical systems, be capable of the design, development and testing of mechanical components and electronic systems and be able to product, edit, read and interpret mechanical drawings. A HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics would be a distinct advantage

Experience of 3D printing techniques and limitations would be ideal as is any practical hands–on experience of mechanical assembly, drilling, tapping, filing, cutting etc and the ability to read and interpret electronic and electrical schematic diagrams and be able to follow these

Schematics. Experience of cable assemblies and electrical test and debugging would be an advantage

JOIN THE TEAM

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with genuine year on year growth, good career and technical development opportunities and a class–leading product portfolio. They have a strong collaborative environment with a true vision for future growth and development enabled through a team focused approached to delivering solutions to clients

APPLY NOW

If you would like to be a part of something exciting and develop your skills and career within mechanical design please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now to send your CV