Mechanical Design Engineer

Berry Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will work closely with the design manager, generate innovative mechanical solutions, and collaborate with teams to prototype new designs. This role requires strong SolidWorks knowledge and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes. Competitive salary and a collaborative work environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks knowledge is essential.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes including plastic moulding and CNC machining.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with design and development manager to translate visions to life.
• Generate new mechanical solutions using engineering principles.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prototype, test and validate new product designs.
• Participate in design reviews and gather feedback for improvements.
• Track project progress and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Skills

SolidWorks

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project documentation

Job description

Overview

We are delighted to be supporting our client in the Milton Keynes area who is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer.

Salary: £38,000 per annum. Hours: 8:30am to 5:15pm, Monday to Friday. Apply now.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the design and development manager to translate visions to life.
• Use engineering principles and innovative thinking to generate new mechanical solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prototype, test and validate new product designs.
• Understand project requirements and determine the viability of the study.
• Participate in design reviews, meetings, and customer presentations to gather feedback and incorporate changes.
• Make detailed designs using SolidWorks.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Assist with project documentation including design files, specifications and reports.
• Create, test and provide profitable solution specifications for manufacturing.
• Provide 3D CAD models, fully dimensioned engineering drawings to ISO standards, assembly drawings, BOMs, test data and build, test and evaluation of prototypes.

Qualifications

• Strong SolidWorks knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing processes including plastic moulding, CNC machining, casting and sheet metal forming.