Mechanical Design Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Taunton, UK. The role involves developing and improving design applications, with a focus on using Inventor and SolidWorks for CAD. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in mechanical design and a minimum of an HNC in Mechanical Engineering. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 with clear progression routes and various benefits including 25 days holiday and onsite parking.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Onsite parking

Development & training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar mechanical design role.
• Able to work to project deadlines & prioritise own workload.
• Focused on delivery of project solutions to time/specification & cost.

Responsibilities

• Researching, planning & developing new & improving existing design applications.
• Preparation and modification of design schemes, calculations, BOM's & drawings.
• Managing designs through to production and customer installation.

Skills

2D & 3D modelling / CAD using Inventor & SolidWorks

Problem solving & data analysis

Solid understanding of mechanical engineering

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Taunton - Somerset

£45,000 - £50,000

Clear progression routes, development & training opportunities, 25 days holiday + B/H, onsite parking,

Our client is a leading manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products that quality is recognised as second to none. With a strong order book and due to growth into various export markets they are looking for a Design Engineer to join their Engineering team.
Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for researching, planning & developing new & improving existing design applications
• Preparation, production & modification of design schemes, calculations, BOM's & detailed drawings
• Complete projects within product development guidelines, including design for production and appropriate field service solutions to product performance requirements, costs & schedules
• Create designs using 2D & 3D CAD - Inventor & SolidWorks software
• Manage designs through to production and to customer installation
• Review incoming engineering change/design requests from customers
• Ensure that service requirements and included in all designs

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Essential to have a minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering
• Desirable to have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Highly competent in 2D & 3D modelling / CAD - Using Inventor & SolidWorks design software
• Aptitude for problem solving & analysing data
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, metalworking & plastics
• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar mechanical design
• Must be a focused individual on delivery of project solutions to time/specification & cost
• Able to work to project deadlines & prioritise own workload
• Strong communication skills - liaising with design team, customers, production staff & projects

Benefits Package

£45,000 - £50,000

Clear progression routes, development & training opportunities, 25 days holiday + B/H, onsite parking,

If you are interested in this position or similar roles please send your CV to our Managing Consultant Emma Hardman

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.