Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Southampton is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The role involves using CAD for design, liaising with manufacturers, and contributing to product assembly. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position.
• Knowledge of a variety of materials such as sheet metal and injection moulded plastics.

Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers and being involved in final assembly of products.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC

HND

BTEC

NVQ

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

MS Office

Job description

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION - Southampton

SALARY- £35,000 - £45,000, 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 Southampton on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

- Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- At least 3 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

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

- 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.