Mechanical Design Engineer - Premier Engineering : Job Details

ROLE- Mechanical Design EngineerTERM- PermanentLOCATION - ReadingSALARY- £30,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Oil & Gas, Subsea and Renewable Energy industries. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Reading on a permanent basis.     The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experienced in/knowledge of Oil & Gas / Nuclear / Energy / Aerospace / Process industries would be ideal but not required  
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of materials – sheet metal, injection moulded plastics 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
• 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.