ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer TERM- Permanent LOCATION – Birmingham SALARY- £30,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience My client designs and manufactures equipment for Fire Protection industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Birmingham on a permanent basis. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Fire Protection or similar Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment A background in Fire Engineering or related industries Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc. Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes 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 Designing conveyors and other machinery in the Automation sector 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.