Design Development Engineer

Role Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary – £40,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Type – Permanent

Location Llandudno

My client manufactures bespoke equipment products for multiple industries. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Llandudno on a permanent basis.

The will ideally have the following attributes:

• Experience FEA, prototyping and development of equipment or products (essential)
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar

• 3-5 years of industry experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ideally have some experience in a precision industry
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and instrumentation
• Knowledge of Pneumatics and Hydraulic systems
• Strong knowledge and proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks or similar
• Experience supervising others or managing teams would be ideal

• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

• Have excellent communication skills with experience in a customer-facing role
• Be a flexible team-player

• 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
• Supporting delivery and development of both new and existing products in the R&D team
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved the prototyping, FEA, testing and 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
• Occasional travel to exhibitions and trade shows

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