Description:
My client is a specialist manufacturer of a variety of products. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team near Cheltenham on a permanent basis.
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
- Previous experience in the design of Sheet Metal and CNC Machinery
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA V5, OnShape 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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Mentorship to Junior engineers within the team
- 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