Role- Mechanical Design & Development Engineer Salary- £35,000- £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Type- Permanent Location- Surrey My client works within design and NPI and they are looking to take on a Mechanical Design and Development Engineer, on a permanent basis, in the Surrey area. The Mechanical Design and Development Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: BSc or BEng qualification in Mechanical Engineering ideally 2 or more years’ industry experience ideally working in a similar design / development role within a manufacturing environment Be very proficient with using ideally SolidWorks software for design PDM experience would also be advantageous but not essential Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical design and engineering principles Have knowledge of different materials such as sheet metal fabrication, castings and injection moulded plastics Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team Have good communication skills both verbal and written Lean Six Sigma knowledge/ skills would also be beneficial but can be taught The Mechanical Design and Development Engineer role will involve: Assisting in the design and development process and projects Designing products and systems using SolidWorks on a daily basis Communicating with supplier and customers directly and also travelling to their sites if required Responding to customer requests for product related ideas or changes Being involved in managing the change control process Prototyping and also testing concepts for further development Working in a varied role with exposure to different responsibilities when required If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.