Job Description
Role – Mechanical Design Engineer
Location – Gloucestershire
Type - Permanent
Salary - £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
My client designs and manufactures specialist products and systems within the Renewable Energy sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Gloucestershire on a permanent basis.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
* Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacture or similar
* At least 1 year of experience in a similar Engineering position in a manufacturing environment
* Passionate about Renewable Energy and making a difference
* Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo 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
The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
* Being involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept to production
* Designing and developing new products
* Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
* FEA, testing, verification, validation and simulation
* Designing varied and bespoke products and subcomponents
* 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
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.