Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Newport is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to produce 3D and 2D designs and collaborate with manufacturing teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with CAD software like SolidWorks. This permanent role offers between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor and 2D designs with AutoCAD.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers.
• Create documentation for design and project reports.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

ROLE - Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Newport

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- 30,000 - 35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

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 Newport area.

Graduates are also being considered for this role.

The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Any 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

The Design Engineer role will involve:

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

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