Mechanical Design Engineer

Complete Talent Services Ltd; Knutsford, Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Talent Services Ltd. near Knutsford/Northwich is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for Offshore, Oil & Gas and Subsea sectors. You will use SolidWorks to take concepts to production, validate designs with calculations and FEA, and produce manufacturing drawings.

The role offers 37 hours per week with two remote days (Tue / Fri). A Mechanical Engineering degree and strong CAD experience are required, with customer liaison offering

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience in mechanical design.
• Strong background in design and development of mechanical products.
• Experience using SolidWorks for 3D CAD modelling.
• Experience dealing with customers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products from concept to production using 3D CAD.
• Update existing products to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Liaise with customers to discuss new enquiries and provide technical support.
• Represent the company during customer visits or trade shows.
• Ensure designs are validated by engineering calculations and FEA.
• Produce manufacturing drawings and related documentation.

Skills

Design for manufacturing

3D CAD modeling

Customer liaison

FEA

Engineering calculations

Peer checking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Design Engineer to join a leading global business located near Knutsford / Northwich

The role will involve design and development of components used in a range of sectors including Offshore, Oil and Gas and Subsea applications.

This is a full time permanent opportunity with an industry leader in their field.

Candidates will be qualified to a minimum Degree level in a relevant Mechanical engineering discipline with a demonstrable background in design and development of mechanical products. Experience with Solidworks is a must.

Hours 37 hours per week 2 days remote available (Tuesday / Fridays at home)

Key Responsibilities

• Using 3D CAD software (Solidworks ) to design and develop new products from concept to completion
• Updating existing products to improve quality or to take advantage of modern manufacturing methods
• Liaise with customers to discuss new enquiries
• Represent the company during customer visits or at trade shows
• Ensure designs are validated using engineering calculations and FEA
• Produce manufacturing drawings of components and assemblies
• Peer checking of work done by colleagues
• Produce supporting documentation including assembly and test procedures, operating manuals, CE and UKCA marking etc. Ensure that all documentation and data conforms to the company s ISO9001 quality system
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure that components are designed for manufacture
• Offer technical support to colleagues and customers

Education and/or Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification to Degree level or equivalent experience in a related engineering design field.
• Strong demonstrable background within a mechanical design role.
• Excellent knowledge of Design and Manufacturing Techniques.
• Experienced using Solidworks for 3D Cad Modelling
• Experience dealing with and presenting to customers is advantageous