Mechanical Design Technician

CV Technical; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Mechanical Design Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on innovative functional products, utilizing both artistic and engineering skills. You'll be involved in the full design process, from concept to production, ensuring that products meet customer specifications and quality standards. With a focus on progression and a stable work environment, this opportunity is perfect for a technically skilled individual eager to make an impact in their field. Join a company that values creativity and technical expertise, and take your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Strong design background with an engineering degree.
• Proficiency in CAD software and practical prototyping skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas from concept to production while ensuring manufacturability.
• Maintain accurate records and liaise with customers for requirements.
• Coordinate product testing and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Software (Solidworks)

Product Design

Prototyping

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

UK Driving Licence

Education

Engineering Degree (Minimum 2:1)

Job description

Mechanical Design Technician

Days (Monday-Friday)
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000

We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Design Technician to join a market leader in their respective industry. The position will appeal to a strong Mechanical Design Technician looking for their next challenging role within a secure and stable company, with lots of opportunities for progression in the future.

The successful candidate will combine artistic and engineering skills to develop innovative functional products, being active across Product Design, CAD, Prototyping & Mass Production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop your ideas from concept to production
2. Design for efficient manufacturability, aesthetics, and functionality
3. Design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA)
4. Process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA)
5. Maintain accurate records of all design changes
6. Liaise with customers to identify requirements
7. Write technical reports to summarise findings at all stages of the design process
8. Construct bills of materials (BOM)
9. Costing of products/designs/projects
10. Ensure adherence to all customer specifications, company quality requirements, legislation, and good engineering best practice
11. Ensure design solutions are user and environmentally friendly
12. Coordinate product testing in accordance with relevant standards and protocols
13. Stay up to date with advancements in materials and processes

Key Skills:

1. Minimum 2:1 in engineering degree with strong design background
2. Proficiency with CAD software (Solidworks)
3. Product Design or Industrial Design experience gained within industry
4. Practical, with the ability to create models and prototypes
5. Be organised, self-motivated, proactive, and able to multi-task
6. An effective team worker
7. Valid UK Driving Licence (Essential)

In return for your commitment, my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Jay Hextall or call for a confidential discussion.