Senior Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Swansea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Swansea. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects, utilizing your expertise in mechanical engineering and 3D CAD software. You'll collaborate with a small, dedicated team to produce high-quality designs and documentation, ensuring that products meet tight tolerances and specifications. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about engineering design, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will make a significant impact on the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing and proficiency with 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor and 2D designs with AutoCAD.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers and assist in product assembly.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD Software

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mechanical Calculations

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND/BTEC/NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

ROLE – Senior Design Engineer

LOCATION - Swansea

TERM - Permanent

SALARY - £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client is a manufacturer of specialist products for a variety of sectors, and they are looking to take on a Senior Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Swansea area.

The Senior Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Sheet Metal/Metalwork is necessary for this role
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Any previous experience of working with process machinery or steel / metal materials would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Senior Design Engineer role will involve:

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Producing 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor CAD software and 2D designs with AutoCAD
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.