Mechanical Design Engineer

Futures; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electro-mechanical engineering business seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and assist production on metal and plastic components. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in design for high-volume manufacturing and a recognized qualification in mechanical engineering. This role offers the chance to work with major names in British engineering and contribute to innovative product development.

Qualifications

• At least three years of mechanical design experience with sheet metal.
• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design plastic injection moulded components and metal enclosures.
• Carry out mechanical fit and compatibility checks on electronic assemblies.
• Assist production with design of relevant jigs & fixtures.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Sheet Metal

Plastic

Assembly

Solidworks

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Solidworks

2D & 3D modelling and design packages

Job description

Do you have at least three years' mechanical design engineer experience?

Have you worked with sheet metal designs for small mechanical assemblies?

This could be the role for you!

Futures seek to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to design metal (extrusions, fabrication, castings, etc), plastic enclosures and additional mechanical components for an electro–mechanical engineering business. Production assistance with the design of jigs / fixtures will also be required from time to time. As Mechanical Design Engineer you will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and at least three years design experience of all types of enclosures for a high volume manufacturing business. It would be beneficial for the appointed Mechanical Design Engineer to have experience of industrial / product design and have a flair for the aesthetic. On offer is the opportunity to join an industry leading business that design and manufacture their product on site near Castleford. Our client has a full order book for the foreseeable future which is made up of some of the biggest names in British engineering.

Mechanical Design Engineer – Role and Responsibilities – Mechanical Engineering / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks

Design plastic injection moulded components
Design fabricated interlocking aluminium & steel enclosures
Carry out mechanical fit and compatibility checks on electronic assemblies. Produce wiring diagrams and assembly instructions when required
Assist production with design of relevant jigs & fixtures, and manage their manufacture
Ensure all products are designed for ease of manufacture & assembly
Evaluate components from datasheet information and then approve through appropriate testing
Build and test initial samples and qualify the design with correct documentation
Provide technical support to Production for day–to–day design, performance and quality issues which arise

Mechanical Design Engineer – Skills and Abilities – Mechanical Engineering / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks

Of degree calibre within mechanical engineering or equivalent
Familiar with 2D & 3D modelling and design packages. Solidworks preferred but not essential
Knowledge of metal (castings, sheet metal, extrusions, castings, etc)
Experience in high volume manufacturing environment with design for manufacture and test

Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineering / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks / Aluminium

If this role could appeal, please do apply now!