Role- Mechanical Design EngineerSalary- £30,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)Type- PermanentLocation- Reading My client is a specialist manufacturer of Scientific equipment. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Reading on a permanent basis.The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:2 years or more of experience in a similar Design / Mechanical Engineering positionExperience with precision equipment, fine instruments, or mechanisms would be beneficialExcellent proficiency with CAD software – ideally Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo etc.Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similarGood understanding of FEA, ANSYS, stress analysis, particle fluid simulation etc.Proven ability to drive Engineering developmentGood mathematical and general engineering knowledgeThe ability to understand system requirementsBe self-motivated with excellent attention to detailHave excellent communication skills both verbal and written The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawingsWorking on full lifecycle design projects Designing and developing new products Liaising with manufacturing providersBeing involved in final assembly of productsCreating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plansUpdating 3D models and drawingsInputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMsChecking drawings for sign offWorking 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.