Mechanical Design Engineer
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An established engineering and manufacturing business is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its busy and growing design team. Reporting to the Design Manager, youandrsquo;ll take products from initial concept through to manufacture, working with technical specs, customer requirements and cross-functional teams to deliver designs that work both functionally and commercially. The team is known for great staff retention, with several long-serving engineers, so itandrsquo;s a stable environment where you can develop and make a real impact.
The Role
- Design and develop products, systems and components in SolidWorks, producing detailed models, drawings and technical specifications in line with departmental CAD standards
- Run design reviews with stakeholders to ensure designs meet customer requirements, regulatory standards and manufacturability
- Capture customer design intent on make-to-print work, producing and checking drawings that support manufacture, inspection and supply
- Build and test prototypes, analyse results, carry out failure analysis and refine designs for performance, safety and reliability
- Manage design projects from concept through to manufacturing
- Maintain accurate design records within the QMS and present design reports and updates to management and stakeholders
- Work closely with procurement, production, quality and sales, including providing technical input for customer-facing materials
- Identify design improvements and cost reductions without compromising quality, keeping up to date with new technologies and materials
About You
- HNC/HND in engineering as a minimum, ideally a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Engineering or similar
- Experience in designing precision engineered components
- Experienced in high pressured equipment is beneficial
- Solid background in mechanical engineering and fluid dynamics
- Proficient in CAD, ideally SolidWorks (AutoCAD, CATIA or similar also considered)
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing and materials selection
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, mechanics and polymer materials, with familiarity of moulding processes
- Detail-focused, analytical and a creative problem solver who can explain complex technical concepts clearly and works well in a cross-functional team
Why work for them?
- andpound;35-45k depending on experience
- Hybrid working with flexible hours
- 25 days holiday
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Highly interesting bespoke design work with market leading company
f this is of Interest please apply now or get in touch with Ruth at White Label Recruitment for a confidential chat.