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We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product design and development, particularly within the sheet metal or electrical industry. You will play a crucial role in designing and supporting new and existing products throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and continuously improve products to meet specified requirements.
• Investigate new technologies, construction methods, and processes across our product portfolio.
• Convert existing 2D CAD data into 3D Solid Edge format.
• Create accurate component and assembly drawings using CAD systems.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BoMs) for product release into production.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including creating Macros and using complex formulas.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering within active projects.
• Collaborate with external manufacturers and suppliers to establish and agree on specifications.
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues nationally and internationally.
• Identify areas for improvement within existing manufacturing processes.
• Construct and evaluate prototypes for performance.
Qualifications and Experience:
• HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years UK experience in a Design Engineer posotion
• Experience in Manufacturing - Sheet metal or electrical preferred.
• Strong and rigorous approach to design, with demonstrable experience in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solid Edge, and Lantek CAM is desirable.
• Understanding of Manufacturing processes, injection molding, and 3D printing is a plus.
• Understanding of electrical and electronics theory is advantageous