Mechanical Design Engineer

Mid-Way Supply, Inc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Plymouth. The role involves designing innovative products from concept to production while collaborating with various departments. Candidates should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a keen eye for detail to assess and refine designs effectively.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant equivalent required.
• Ability to critically assess and refine designs.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs based on customer requirements.
• Design products with components manufactured via various techniques.
• Draft detailed drawings and documentation for production.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Plastic injection moulding

CNC machining

Sheet metal fabrication

Vacuum forming

Aluminium and plastics extrusions

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Salary: Up to £50,000 (Depending on Experience)

Working Arrangement: On-Site (Half Day Working On Friday's)

This position involves designing and developing products from initial concept through to final production. You will deliver innovative, practical, and effective solutions to mechanical design challenges, progressing through prototyping, testing, and ultimately bringing your designs to manufacturing.

A keen eye for detail, curiosity, initiative, and self-motivation are essential qualities. The ability to critically assess and refine your own designs will be highly valuable in achieving optimal results.

Collaborating effectively with other engineering disciplines, departments, and suppliers is a key aspect of this role, so strong communication skills—both written and verbal—are required.

Your responsibilities will also include researching new materials, technologies, and processes to address complex design issues.

The Core Duties Of This Role Include

• Developing conceptual designs based on customer requirements
• Designing products with components manufactured via techniques such as:
• Plastic injection moulding
• CNC machining (plastics and metals)
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Vacuum forming
• Extrusions (aluminium and plastics)
• Building and evaluating prototypes
• Working with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturing, preparing cost estimates, and creating Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Drafting detailed drawings and related documentation
• Writing engineering change notices to facilitate product release to production

Education:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant equivalent is required.

Please Note, Candidates must be UK based and No Sponsorship can be offered for the Position.

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