Mechanical Design Engineer - Nigel Wright Group : Job Details

Our clientWe are delighted to be working with a leading manufacturer to recruit several new Mechanical Design Engineers who will join their team in County Durham, home to one of their manufacturing sites. They have recently won new long-term high-value contracts and are expanding their Design team to support this growth. The opportunityReporting to the Design Engineering Manager, responsibilities include:

• Creating models and drawings using 3D CAD in Solidworks
• Responsible for the management and control of engineering drawings and document in accordance with Drawing Office standards and methods.
• Creating drawings using 3D CAD in Solidworks.
• To compile manufacturing documentation and training and support reliability analysis and testing.
• Management of changes through the ECN procedures.
• Drawings according to ISO and BS standards.
• Development of drawings for machined, punched, cast or moulded parts.
• Investigation of new suppliers for existing and new technologies for cost reduction.
• Investigation of new materials and processes.
• Contribute to design reviews as part of company ISO process.
• Review of mechanical properties of parts and assemblies (thermal, mechanical stress etc) using 3D analysis software.
• Design of jigs and fixtures.
• Responsible for the upkeep and improvement of existing generic process, maintenance and standards documentation.
• Deployment of manufacturing documentation using the current systems in place.

About youThe successful candidate will have:

• Degree (equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, with 2 + years industrial experience.
• 2D and 3D Solid modelling experience.
• Knowledge of machining/ casting/ moulding/ coating or plating processes 2D & 3D.
• Must be a highly motivated individual able to interface effectively with internal & external customers.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding business and be involved in exciting projects with high profile clients.