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ROLE- Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Slough

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience

My client provides products and engineering solutions within the Medical sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer, with some team lead/management experience, to join their team in Slough on a permanent basis.

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

At least 5 years of Mechanical Design experience
Experience working with medical devices or in a related industry
Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding
Experience leading teams, managing projects, handling complaints and solving problems would be beneficial
Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar
Excellent mathematical ability and knowledge of mechanisms
Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor 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 Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
Working in a highly regulated industry to design patented products
Leading a small 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 

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