Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Swansea is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent position. The successful candidate will produce detailed 3D and 2D designs using CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess experience in a similar manufacturing role, including sheet metal work. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for collaboration within a small engineering team, ensuring effective project completion.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Previous experience in a mechanical design role within manufacturing.
• Experience with Sheet Metal/Metalwork is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other design engineers on projects.
• Create 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor.
• Produce 2D designs with AutoCAD.
• Liaise with manufacturing teams for assembly.
• Document designs and prepare project reports.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD software (Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks)

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree, HNC, HND, BTEC or NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location

Swansea

Term

Permanent

Salary

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience

About Our Client

My client is a manufacturer of specialist products for a variety of sectors, and they are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Swansea area.

Key Qualifications & Attributes

• Degree, HNC, HND, BTEC or NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Sheet Metal/Metalwork is necessary for this role
• Proficient using 3D CAD software such as Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi‑disciplinary team
• Ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Previous experience of working with process machinery or steel/metal materials would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

Role Responsibilities

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Producing 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor 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

How to Apply

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 email Tom O'Reilly on (url removed) who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group