Mechanical Design Engineer - CAD & Prototyping

Genuit Group; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sharesave scheme

Cycle to work

Pension up to 8%

Life assurance

Free flu vouchers

Occupational health on-site

Staff discount

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Genuit Group's Polypipe Aylesford site is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and validate mechanical and electronic products within the Cistermiser and Keraflo range. You will drive concepts from idea to manufacture and collaborate with external electrical/electronic designers.

The role emphasizes mechanical design with opportunities to integrate electronics, perform design reviews, support prototyping, and manage projects to meet timescales and budgets, while communicating

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD Inventor.
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Knowledge of materials, injection moulding and tooling, fabrication methods, machining, and assembly techniques.
• Understanding of basic electronic and control principles (desirable).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Comfortable leading individual research and design projects.
• Comfortable monitoring and reporting progress of research and design projects.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, products and systems from concept through to manufacture.
• Work with 3rd party electrical/electronic designer to progress designs and integration.
• Integrate electrical and electronic components into mechanical designs as specified by the 3rd party designer.
• Produce CAD modules and engineering drawings.
• Participate in design reviews and technical meetings.
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
• Manage assigned engineering projects to achieve timescales and budgets.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding technical requirements and progress.
• Maintain project documentation and engineering records.
• Provide technical support during production and assembly processes.
• Support introduction of new products into production.
• Work with other departments to ensure smooth operational flow and business objectives.
• Lead by example with professionalism and positive attitude.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD SolidWorks

BOM creation

Materials knowledge

Injection moulding

Electronics basics

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project work

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Inventor

Job description

Genuit Group's Polypipe Aylesford site is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and validate mechanical and electronic products within the Cistermiser and Keraflo range. You will drive concepts from idea to manufacture and collaborate with external electrical/electronic designers.

The role emphasizes mechanical design with opportunities to integrate electronics, perform design reviews, support prototyping, and manage projects to meet timescales and budgets, while communicating