MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting career opportunity for a professional Mechanical Design Engineer. The role offers high variation in work, the chance to apply technical skills to real life engineering systems and to design products and machines for some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. 

Working within a committed and experienced engineering team in a smart, comfortable, and professional environment the suitable person will be given the opportunity to excel in engineering design and develop professionally.

The role of Mechanical Design Engineer is best suited to a professional mechanical engineer with proven experience in 
mechanical designing and manufacturing looking for a diverse, engaging and highly rewarding career.

Salary and Hours

• £35,000 - £45,000, dependant on experience
• 40 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements
• Potential for hybrid working
• Professional development
• Family healthcare policy
• Life insurance

Commutable From: Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Lichfield, Tamworth

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Ideally, minimum of 5 years experience working in mechanical engineering.
• 3D design proficiency. Inventor would be ideal, but all 3D experience will be considered. 
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their requirements from a design perspective, along with knowledge of material and parts specifications and the ability to suitably select these for the design requirements.
• Hands-on manufacturing / assembling experience would advantageous.
• The following would be preferred but isn’t essential: experience of pneumatic circuit design and functionality, knowledge of machinery directive, LOLER and other legislative requirements, experience in special purpose machinery, assembly fixture and jig design.
• Experience working within the Automotive industry would again be advantageous.
• UK driving licence.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the full design lifecycle of the products; this includes defining concepts and developing them into fully functioning 3D models.
• Initial project review and scope of requirements with the project delivery team.
• Creating fully functioning 3D CAD models of mechanical systems, special purpose machinery, assembly fixtures, production jigs, mechanical handling systems and industrial automated systems using the latest version of Autodesk Inventor Professional.
• Creating, checking, and approving 2D manufacturing, assembly, testing and installation drawings to BS8888-2017.
• Running and participating in design reviews in accordance with internal and customers design standards and relevant legislation.
• Liaising between design and manufacturing to understand manufacturing constrains or requirements that need to be accounted for.
• Working in an energetic environment you will play a key role in delivering multiple high-tech projects with a strong professional Engineering support network guiding and coaching you to excellence.
• The business will provide you with the opportunity to invent and develop solutions and machines whilst pushing the boundaries of your current knowledge and skill set

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our DESIGN, R&D & FEA vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

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