Mechanical Design Engineer – R&D & Production

Adecco Portugal; Braintree; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist engineering manufacturer on the outskirts of Braintree for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves delivering high-quality designs from concept to production within a busy design team.

You will work on diverse projects from bespoke modifications to large-scale developments, engaging in design calculations, manufacturing BOMs, and manufacturing liaison to ensure producible solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a mechanical design engineering role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D and Autodesk Inventor 3D.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing steel fabricated structures and welded assemblies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a logical and innovative approach.
• High level of IT literacy and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Producing detailed engineering designs, working drawings, assembly drawings and bills of materials.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and as part of a collaborative design team.
• Supporting new product development and R&D projects.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing bills of materials and parts lists.
• Producing engineering detail and assembly drawings for production release.
• Validating designs against specifications and engineering requirements.
• Checking and approving component and assembly drawings.
• Performing design calculations, including stress analysis and design validation.
• Liaising with production and other departments to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Occasionally visiting customer sites to assess product performance and support design evaluations.

Skills

Prototyping

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Autodesk Inventor 3D

Job description

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist engineering manufacturer on the outskirts of Braintree for a Mechanical Design Engineer. The role involves delivering high-quality designs from concept to production within a busy design team.

You will work on diverse projects from bespoke modifications to large-scale developments, engaging in design calculations, manufacturing BOMs, and manufacturing liaison to ensure producible solutions.