ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION- Slough TERM- Permanent SALARY- £35,000-£50,000 My client is a manufacturer within the Automotive industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Slough on a permanent basis. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment Have a keen interest in the Motorsport and Automotive industry Good understanding of FEA, ANSYS, stress analysis, particle fluid simulation etc. Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, 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 Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve: Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings 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, along with your availability and your salary expectation