Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Group Recruitment; Fryerning; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a Building Services focus is required in the Chelmsford area on a permanent basis. You will use CAD to develop concept designs and produce technical drawings, liaise with manufacturing providers and support final assembly.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years’ experience in a similar design or CAD role within building services or an industrial environment, with strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in design engineering or CAD operations.
• Experience in building services or industrial environments.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with MS Office and document control.

Responsibilities

• Create concept designs and technical drawings using CAD.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers and coordinate parts.
• Assist in final assembly and BOM creation.
• Update 3D models and issue drawings for sign-off.
• Prepare design documentation and project reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Mechanical engineering principles

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

MS Office

Job description

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION - Chelmsford

SALARY- £45,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience

My client works within the building services industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Chelmsford area on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Previous experience in a similar role in a Building services or Industrial environment

• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar

• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Experience with thermal structure & HVAC sizing
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• 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