Job Role: Mechanical Design Engineer (Graduate)
Location: Leicester
Shift: Day shift
Salary: £25k - £30k
The Role:
To be responsible for the design and detailing of automation equipment and special purpose machines as well as identify and set up test apparatus for high-risk areas of design.
Job Role Responsibilities:
To create and assess design concepts at sales quotation stage to reduce risks, costs, lead times
To attend sales handover meetings and commit to an overall project plan
To understand and commit to the project budget and time scales and assist the Lead Engineer in achieving the overall goal
To visit customer sites as appropriate to fully understand their requirements and then document and communicate all such requirements to the customer and internal staff.
To perform design and detailing functions for projects, using 3D CAD packages
To ensure design bill of materials are produced on time and within budget
To assist the electrical design process
To compile a build folder and communicate build details to machine tool fitters to ensure an efficient build process
To pro-actively address and provide solutions to problems identified during development
To provide support to the Project Manager throughout the project including attendance at customer site
The Candidate:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Must be self-motivating with a 'can do' attitude
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Desire to combine practical application with a theoretical approach
Prepared to travel within the UK and possibly overseas if necessary
Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your CV to (url removed) or call myself on (phone number removed)