Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Slough

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £30,000 - £43,000, dependent on experience 

My client is a specialist manufacturer within the commercial sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Slough on a permanent basis.    

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Knowledge of sheet metal processes and machined parts 
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidEdge, SolidWorks, Inventor etc. 
• HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• 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