Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cheltenham seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. This permanent role requires proficiency in CAD software and a degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing products, liaising with manufacturing providers, and maintaining documentation. Competitive salary offering between £40,000 - £50,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to carry out mechanical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Working within the engineering team with other Design Engineers.
• Producing 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor CAD software.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Cheltenham

Term: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 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 Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Cheltenham area.

Attributes

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Tom O'Reilly on (url removed) who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.

Many thanks, Premier Group