Mechanical Design Engineer – Die Design

Nicholas Associates; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice pension

Life assurance

Sick pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Nicholas Associates are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to focus on die design and press tool design, with SolidWorks proficiency, for a manufacturing environment near Redditch. You will join the Manufacturing and Engineering team, contributing to tool design for high-precision components.

The role offers a structured development path within a large engineering function, with a variety of benefits and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sheet metal press tool design, with a distinct portfolio of small, high-precision components.
• Competent with Solidworks.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, OR a completed Toolmaking Apprenticeship paired with design experience.

Skills

Press tool design

Sheet metal design

Mechanical design thinking

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Toolmaking Apprenticeship with design experience

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Do you have previous experience in Press Tool Design? (designing tooling and fixtures)

The basics:

Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Die Design (Solidworks / press tool design)
Environment: Manufacturing
Location: near Redditch
Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.30am - 4.30pm) Friday (7.30am - 12.30pm) - 39 hours per week
Holidays/Benefits: Bonus scheme, salary sacrifice pension, Life assurance, sick pay, 25 days holiday + bank holidays,

Overview:

With manufacturing facilities located across the UK, we now require a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Manufacturing and Engineering team. You will part of a large engineering function of Manufacturing Engineers with a key focus on press tool design.

The ideal candidate / Mechanical Design Engineer - Die Design may have some of the following experiences, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Proven experience in sheet metal press tool design, with a distinct portfolio of small, high-precision components.
• Competent with Solidworks
• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, OR a completed Toolmaking Apprenticeship paired with design experience

Commutable from:

Redditch, Alcester, Solihull, Bromsgrove, Coventry, Worcester, Birmingham and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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