Mechanical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Hereford. The successful candidate will be involved in producing 3D designs and collaborating with other engineers, requiring important CAD skills and mechanical design knowledge. If you are experienced in CAD operations and have strong communication skills, this is an opportunity for you to join a dynamic engineering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Design Engineering / CAD Operation.
• Experience with Sheet-Metal / Fabrication is desired.
• Ability to perform mechanical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor CAD software.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.
• Create documentation for design and project reports.

Skills

3D CAD software

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

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SALARY- £30,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client manufactures a specialist products for a variety of sectors. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Hereford.

The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar is desirable, but not a necessity
• Previous experience with Sheet-Metal / Fabrication is desired.
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Any previous experience of working with process machinery or steel / metal materials would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Design Engineer role will involve:

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Producing 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor CAD software and 2D designs with AutoCAD
• 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

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.