Mechanical Design Engineer

Staffbase Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual Leave

Excellent Pension

Free Onsite Parking

Job summary

Our client, an established engineering business, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop mechanical designs, 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for switchgear and related equipment. You will support projects from concept through to manufacture and testing, producing assemblies and BOMs while collaborating with electrical engineers.

You should hold a mechanical engineering degree with hands-on CAD experience (SolidWorks, Creo or Inventor) and be comfortable with tolerances, materials,

Qualifications

• Experience producing 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings.
• Understanding of tolerances, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and machining is a plus.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Design switchgear, enclosures and operating mechanisms.
• Work with electrical engineers to meet requirements.
• Coordinate with production, quality and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Participate in design reviews and prototype testing.
• Maintain accurate drawings and documentation.
• Manage design tasks to meet deadlines and drive improvements.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

Manufacturing drawings

BOMs

Design switchgear

Collaborate with electrical engineers

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Our client is an established engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of electrical switchgear and associated equipment. Staffbase Recruitment have been appointed to recruit for the position of Mechanical Design Engineer.

Salary: Negotiable DOE 38K – 45K + Benefits

The Role:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Design Engineer will develop mechanical designs, 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings for switchgear and associated equipment, supporting projects from concept through to manufacture and testing.

Your duties will include:

• Producing 3D CAD models, assemblies, manufacturing drawings and bills of materials.
• Designing switchgear, enclosures and operating mechanisms.
• Working with electrical engineers to ensure designs meet functional, safety and installation requirements.
• Liaising with production, quality, testing, customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues.
• Participating in design reviews and supporting prototype manufacture, assembly and testing.
• Maintaining accurate drawings and technical documentation.
• Managing design tasks to meet project deadlines and contributing to continuous improvement.

Candidate:

Ideally you will hold a BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with practical experience using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo or Autodesk Inventor.

You will have experience producing engineering drawings and assemblies for manufacture, alongside a good understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerances, materials and manufacturing processes, including sheet metal fabrication and machining.

You will be methodical, organised and detail–oriented, with strong problem–solving and communication skills and the ability to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience with electrical switchgear, enclosures, operating mechanisms or PDM systems would be advantageous.

Hours of Work:

37.5 Hours

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience. 38K – 45K
• 33 days annual Leave
• Excellent Pension
• Free Onsite Parking