Mechanical Design Technician

ZipRecruiter; Rochdale; 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 team. This exciting role offers the chance to blend artistic and engineering skills to create innovative products. You'll be involved in all stages of product design, from concept through to mass production, ensuring that designs meet customer specifications and quality standards. With a focus on career progression, this position provides a stable environment where your contributions will be valued. If you're ready to take on a new challenge and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong Mechanical Design Technician with a focus on innovative product development.
• Experience in CAD software and practical prototyping skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop ideas from concept to production while ensuring manufacturability and functionality.
• Coordinate product testing and maintain accurate records of design changes.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Software (Solidworks)

Product Design

Prototyping

DFMEA

PFMEA

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Self-motivation

Driving License

Education

Engineering Degree (Minimum 2:1)

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Job Description Mechanical Design Technician Days (Monday-Friday) £32-34,000

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:

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

Key Skills

• Minimum 2:1 in engineering degree with strong design contract
• Proficiency with CAD software (Solidworks)
• Product Design or Industrial Design experience gained within industry
• Practical, with the ability to create models and prototypes
• Be organised, self-motivated, pro-active and the ability to multi-task
• An effective team worker
• 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 on 01455 413218.