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Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you competent with Solidworks and able to produce 3D mechanical designs?

Do you have previous work experience working in a mechanical design focused role?

If so then please read on!

The basics

Location: Rainworth

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Hours Mon-Fri (7am-3:30pm)

Salary: up to £35,000 DOE

Holidays/Benefits: 28 days, Company pension scheme, free onsite parking, modern purpose built manufacturing facilities with a canteen.

Overview:

Working for a company that manufacture bespoke machinery and products with sites across the UK and Europe, we now require a mechanical design engineer to join the design team.

Responsibilities



  • Design and develop equipment and tooling for new products and manufacturing processes.


  • Manage the development and improvement of existing tooling and manufacturing equipment.


  • Review overall manufacturing processes to reduce cost, optimise efficiency and reduce waste.


  • Produce drawings and technical data in support of product development:



    • Concept generation of machinery, jigs, assemblies, and tooling.


    • Top level GA (general arrangement) design.


    • Detailing engineering drawings.


    • Creating engineering bills of materials.


    • Engineering data entry to ERP system.



  • Manage engineering change control to ensure internal process changes have traceability and completion in line with timing plans.


  • Create documents for specifications, capital requests, technical reports etc.


  • Ensure the requirements of any design qualification.


  • Assist and make recommendations regarding departmental progression and improvement.


  • Develop and build relationships with customers, suppliers or contractors.


  • Suggest and assist with improvement recommendations for the department or Company.


 

The ideal Mechanical Design Engineer will have as many of the following in order to strengthen application:



  • HNC (minimum) in mechanical engineering or mechanical design.


  • Experience of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.


  • Solidworks 3D experience.


  • AutoCAD 2D experience.


  • Ability to produce clearly defined and accurate 3D assemblies.


  • Good problem-solving skills.


  • Good IT and literacy skills.


  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).


  • Ability to follow instructions and processes.


  • Strong work ethic, good timekeeping/attendance and a ‘will do’ attitude.


  • Enthusiastic with a desire to learn.


  • Motivated working alone and as part of a busy team.


  • Able to work with stakeholders/customers as appropriate to the role.


 

Commutable from: Rainworth, Hucknall, Nottingham and surrounding areas

If you are interested in the Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

For more information on this vacancy please contact us on 01332360055.