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Senex Recruitment Ltd; Melksham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Senex Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a predominantly hybrid/remote role with regular site visits to Melksham, Wiltshire. The position covers full product lifecycle development, from design and 3D CAD modelling to fabrication support and supplier liaison.

You will work with 3D CAD tools, coordinate with machine shops and fabricators, and produce production drawings and technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical design.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing, modifying and optimising mechanical designs using SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package.
• Producing accurate production drawings, CAD models and associated engineering information.
• Converting existing and legacy engineering data.
• Designing components and assemblies with manufacturability, quality, safety and cost in mind.
• Working with machine shops, steel fabricators and other manufacturing partners.
• Reviewing supplier proposals and resolving technical or engineering queries.
• Helping in the selection of materials, including steel, components and associated equipment.
• Providing practical technical support to the sales team in response to customer enquiries.
• Compiling, reviewing and maintaining product Technical Files.
• Producing user manuals, operating instructions, safety information and other technical documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Sheet metal fabrication

Supplier interaction

Engineering drawings

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer | Predominantly Hybrid/Remote Working | regular Melksham, Wiltshire Visits | Circa £55,000. Varied hands-on CAD role covering fabrication, manufacturing drawings, practical supplier support and full product lifecycle development.

Please read before applying: You must be based in the UK, hold a current right to work in the UK, and closely match the skills and experience required for this role. Our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship and will not consider applications that do not meet these criteria.

Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Thank you for your understanding and interest in this job advertised via Senex Recruitment.

Mechanical Design Engineer | Remote Working with regular Melksham Site Visits

Senex Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a specialist engineering company offering Hybrid/Remote working. The role combines home-based working with attendance at the company’s Melksham, Wiltshire location for up to two days per week. Overnight accommodation will be provided when required.

As a result, applicants should be based within a reasonable travelling distance of Melksham, or be comfortable travelling there regularly. Suitable locations may include Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Devizes, Salisbury, Newbury, Cirencester, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Reading, Oxford, Southampton and surrounding areas.

This is a varied position for a practical engineer who can manage the full design lifecycle. Alongside 3D CAD design, you will work with fabrication partners and machine shops, support supplier selection and purchasing, and maintain and improve technical documentation.

You will report directly to an experienced Technical Director, who will provide guidance and mentorship on the company’s specialist products. Previous experience within the company sector is not essential, but you will need a strong background in mechanical design ideally with knowledge of sheet metal and fabrication. Pneumatics knowledge would be a bonus.

The Mechanical Design Engineer Role

Working across design and engineering while ensuring technical compliance, you will help turn engineering requirements into robust and manufacturable products.

You will also provide technical support to colleagues in sales and purchasing, answering engineering questions, assessing proposed component alternatives and helping resolve manufacturing and design issues.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing, modifying and optimising mechanical designs using SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD package.

Producing accurate production drawings, CAD models and associated engineering information.

Converting existing and legacy engineering data.

Designing components and assemblies with manufacturability, quality, safety and cost in mind.

Working with machine shops, steel fabricators and other manufacturing partners.

Reviewing supplier proposals and resolving technical or engineering queries.

Helping in the selection of materials, including steel, components and associated equipment.

Providing practical technical support to the sales team in response to customer enquiries.

Compiling, reviewing and maintaining product Technical Files.

Producing user manuals, operating instructions, safety information and other technical documentation.