Our client, a key player in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton. This permanent role involves working within the R&D team, developing innovative design solutions to meet customer requirements in terms of electrical, mechanical, ergonomic, and aesthetic needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposing design solutions to meet customer requirements
Producing detailed 2D drawings to BS8888 or international standards from models and customer-supplied drawings, using SolidWorks
Assembling and testing prototypes and change models to achieve specifications
Designing customer tooling to aid product assembly
Sourcing components and materials specific to the agreed designs
Maintaining existing 3D models and 2D drawings, including requested changes
Adhering to all health and safety rules and practices
Occasionally performing drawing changes or production drawings under the DRC system
Job Requirements:
Experience in mechanical design engineering within a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in using 3D drafting packages, particularly SolidWorks
Understanding of producing detailed 2D drawings to international standards
Education to BTEC level 3/HND in an engineering discipline or significant work experience using CAD
Experience working to ISO13485 standards is advantageous
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
Measurement of Success:
Contribution to project deliverab...