Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Dorset

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £30,000- £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment and precision parts. They are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Dorset on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar CAD Design / Mechanical Development position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Knowledge of machinery, hydraulics, sheet metal design and precision components
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment

• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
• 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
• Reverse Engineering, developing products, testing and prototyping
• 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