Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Group Recruitment; Saltash; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team in Cornwall on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, along with 0–8 years of experience in a Design Engineering or CAD role within a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor is essential, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to work on varied projects and be part of a small, multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 0–8 years experience in Design Engineering or CAD Operation position.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of sheet metal and injection moulded plastics.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD for concept design and technical drawings.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.
• Involved in final assembly of products.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

MS Office

Job description

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION - Cornwall

SALARY: dependent on experience

My client provides bespoke products and engineering solutions for Manufacture. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Cornwall on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• 0–8 years experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of materials: sheet metal, injection moulded plastics etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• 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.

For more information about this role please apply or email Sarah Lody on who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group