Job title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Leicestershire (South)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £50K plus benefits package (depending on experience)
Additional benefits: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Free parking, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance, Discretionary Bonus.
PRS Engineering has engaged with a new client and an established specialist manufacturer based in South Leicestershire (25 minutes from Leicester City Centre, 30 minutes from Northampton).
Due to team expansion, we are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis. Ideally you will have experience/knowledge in Ancillary Equipment Fabrication, Sheet Metal & Steel Structures. As Mechanical Design Engineer you will deliver bespoke projects to multiple industry sectors.
The Role:
Working within the Engineering team to provide technical information to other departments to achieve the required specification and quality at best price.
Ensure all legislative and safety criteria are met and adhered to.
Producing technical CAD models and drawings using 3D software.
Producing technical calculations to justify the design and decision-making process.
Playing a major role in new product development, providing support in terms of design, manufacture and ensuring coherence to current legislation.
Produce concepts and designs of steel structural, Sheetmetal and mechanism.
Key skills/experience:
Proficient in the use of SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
Goods vehicle product and supplier knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
Good time management skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
Good technical understanding of an engineering environment.
Fabrication design experience an advantage.
Experience of hydraulics, pneumatics and 12/24v electrics systems desirable (5% of the role so not essential is you have experience in this field).
Ability to develop and produce calculations to justify design.
Able to work as part of a team and/or on your own initiative.
Be able to produce technical drawings for manufacture.
Portrays enthusiasm, passion, and ambition with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
The ability to liaise with colleagues and customers using good communication skills