Job Title
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis in the Canterbury area. Our company is a manufacturer of mechanical products with some exposure to electrical products.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
* HNC/HND/ Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work-based experience
* At least 7 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering role
* Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
* Proficiency in 3D CAD software, including Creo
* Strong theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
* Some electrical skills would be beneficial
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proficiency in MS Office
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Able to work well independently as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
* Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
* Liaising with manufacturing providers
* Being involved in NPI and Product development
* Creating documentation for design, project reports and plans
* Updating 3D models and drawings
* Inputting parts into the MRP system and creating BOMs
* Checking drawings for sign off
* Liaising with pre-production and operations functions for efficient manufacture
* Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects