Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Harlow seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design plastic components and collaborate on production processes. Ideal candidates should have mechanical design experience and proficiency in 3D CAD software like SolidWorks. This permanent role offers a salary range of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design, ideally within plastics, thermoforming, or injection moulding.
• Ability to produce accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Designing plastic components and assemblies for thermoformed products.
• Producing detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborating with the production and tooling teams.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3D CAD software proficiency

Understanding of plastic product design

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, etc.)

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Overview

JOB - Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION - Harlow
TERM - Permanent
SALARY - £30,000 to £40,000 per annum (plus benefits)

My client is a specialist manufacturer working within the plastics industry, focusing on thermoforming and plastic product design. They are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Harlow.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Experience in mechanical design, ideally within plastics, thermoforming, or injection moulding
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
• Understanding of plastic product design, manufacturing methods, and material properties
• Ability to produce accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, or similar)

Responsibilities

• Designing plastic components and assemblies for thermoformed products
• Producing detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications
• Collaborating with the production and tooling teams to ensure manufacturability
• Developing innovative solutions to meet customer requirements
• Supporting prototype builds and design validation processes
• Working on design improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Ensuring designs meet industry standards and customer expectations

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations