Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Yeovil

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £35,000 – £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client specialises in fabrication for a range of industries, and they are looking to take on a Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Yeovil area.

The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation 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, Inventor, Creo etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
• Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
• Any previous experience of working with process machinery or steel / metal materials would be desirable
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Design Engineer role will involve:

• Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
• Producing 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor CAD software and 2D designs with AutoCAD
• 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.