Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Welshpool seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent position. The role involves producing and updating designs, collaborating with the engineering team, and ensuring compliance with tight tolerances in a manufacturing setup. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and experience with CAD software like SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is necessary.
• Proficient in 3D design using SolidWorks and 2D designs with AutoCAD.
• Good theoretical knowledge of mechanical principles required.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the engineering team to produce designs.
• Liaising with manufacturing providers and documenting designs.
• Updating 3D models and checking drawings for sign off.

Skills

3D CAD software

Mechanical calculations

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION - Welshpool

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £35,000 - £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 Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Welshpool area.

The Mechanical Design Engineerwill 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/Fabrication 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 Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

- Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
- Producing 3D designs using SolidWorks 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.