Design Engineer

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION - Gloucester

SALARY- £30,000 - £40,000 (Dependant on experience)

My client is designs specialist equipment for a variety of sectors. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team near Gloucestershire on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
• Experience seeing through projects from technical specifications through to completion of product
• 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