ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION- Portsmouth TERM- Permanent SALARY- Dependent on experience My client is a manufacturer within the Automotive industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar At least 2 years of experience in a similar Design Engineering position Have a keen interest in the Motorsport and Automotive industry Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Catia V5, SolidWorks, Inventor etc. Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding 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: Using Catia and SolidWorks 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 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.