Mechanical Design Engineer

MTrec Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gateshead is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to conceptualise and develop mechanical systems. The role involves working closely with teams to ensure designs meet functional and safety requirements, creating detailed engineering drawings, and supporting documentation processes. Candidates should have an engineering degree, relevant experience, and proficiency in CAD software like Autodesk Inventor. This position offers an excellent salary within a growing company.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Working for a growing employer

Health and safety compliant workplace

Qualifications

• You will hold an engineering degree and have previous relevant industry experience.
• Experience in developing and designing complex products and systems.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modelling is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the conceptualisation, design and development of mechanical systems.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs.
• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure designs are feasible.

Skills

Engineering degree

Proficiency in CAD

Communication skills

Experience in DFMEA

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

The Company

Our client is a market leading engineering company; due to growth they are now looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer.

The Role

• Will be responsible for the conceptualisation, design and development of mechanical systems and components.

• Working closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products from concept through to market, ensuring that all designs meet functional, safety and manufacturing requirements and supporting wide range of current products..

• Design and maintain mechanical components and assemblies using CAD Software (preferable experience with Autodesk Inventor).

• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs in accordance with industry and customer standards.

• Perform tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability and assembly and design optimization.

• Work with manufacturing, quality, project engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure designs are feasible and cost effective.

• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions and project planning meetings.

• Develop prototypes and support testing to validate mechanical design performance.

• Support documentation and change management processes.

• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies and best practices in mechanical engineering.

The Person

• You will hold an engineering degree and have previous relevant industry experience in a similar role.

• Will have a strong track record of contributing effectively to cross-functional project teams and be experienced in the development and design of complex products and systems, utilising a range of manufacturing techniques.

• A confident and professional communicator, the candidate will be comfortable engaging with customers during technical discussions, particularly during the blueprinting and development of new products.

• You should possess the ability to make critical technical decisions that drive successful product delivery to market.

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modelling using Autodesk Inventor is preferable, including the ability to model conceptual and finalised design alternatives as well as modify existing engineering and manufacturing data packs.

• Experience conducting Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) and a sound understanding of engineering drawing standards are also required.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.

• An excellent salary.

• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.

• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.