Mechanical Design Engineer - Premier Engineering : Job Details

ROLE- Mechanical Design EngineerTERM- PermanentLOCATION – CheltenhamSALARY- £30,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience My client designs and manufactures bespoke special purpose machinery. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham on a permanent basis.The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment

• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc.
• Experience in Robotics, Automation, SPM, conveyors or other machinery manufacturing environments would be ideal
• Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Designing conveyors and other machinery in the Automation sector
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.