Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a Taunton-based manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, planning, and developing design applications, using 2D & 3D CAD software, ensuring compliance with project specifications and deadlines. Candidates should possess a minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering and have at least 3 years' relevant experience. The position offers clear progression routes, 25 days holiday, and onsite parking.

Benefits

Clear progression routes

Development & training opportunities

25 days holiday + B/H

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in mechanical design.
• Highly competent in 2D & 3D modeling/CAD.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Researching, planning & developing design applications.
• Preparation and modification of design schemes and detailed drawings.
• Manage designs through to production and customer installation.

Skills

2D & 3D CAD

Problem solving

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

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 whose 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 are 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

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