Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer



TERM- Permanent



LOCATION - Southampton



SALARY- £35,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience



My client provides bespoke products and engineering solutions for Manufacture. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.



The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:



Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar

At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position

Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment

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