**Mechanical Design Engineer**
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**Location:** Coventry
**Salary:** £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
**Hours:**
* Monday Thursday: 8:00am 4:30pm
* Friday: 8:00am 3:30pm
Our client, an **established Coventry-based engineering company**, is seeking an experienced **Mechanical Design Engineer** to join their team. The role involves **designing CNC machinery and associated components**, managing design activities, and improving existing designs to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
**Key Requirements:**
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* **HNC/HND in Mechanical Design** (preferred).
* Experience in **machine tool design (CNC machinery)** .
* Strong background in **3D CAD design**, preferably using **Autodesk Inventor** (other CAD software considered).
* Knowledge of **materials and manufacturing techniques** .
* Ability to **calculate forces, stress, inertia, torque, ball screw and bearing loadings** .
* Experience with **complex machine assemblies, mechanisms, and tooling design** .
* Understanding of **geometric & dimensional tolerances** and **FEA (desirable)** .
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**Key Responsibilities:**
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* Create **3D designs** from initial concepts, including **2D engineering drawings and BOMs** for manufacture.
* Take **ownership of design activities** within the department.
* Manage **CAD systems and MRP databases**, ensuring all documentation meets **ISO standards** and company procedures.
* Improve and update existing designs to **standardise components**, **reduce assembly times**, and **lower costs** .
* Design **new products** such as **CNC grinding machines, spindle heads, rotary tables, ball screw-driven tables, and loading mechanisms** .
* Design **machine enclosures, fluid systems, hydraulic & pneumatic services, lubrication, and cooling systems** .
* Perform **3D CAD modelling and 2D drafting** on Autodesk Inventor (or similar software).
* Ensure all designs conform to **safety and legal requirements** .
* Manage **task assignments within the department**, including mentoring **junior design engineers** .
* Collaborate with **shop floor staff, electrical engineers, sales teams, and suppliers** .
**Whats in it for you?**
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* Opportunity to work on **cutting-edge CNC machinery** and **precision engineering projects** .
* Work in a **highly skilled engineering team** with room for career progression.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
**About Workforce Engineering & Technical Services:**
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Workforce Engineering & Technical Services specialises in placing skilled professionals within the **Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing, and Logistics sectors**. Our consultants have **industry expertise** and take the time to understand your skills, ensuring the best career match.
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