Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Stockton
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Benefits
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Company Overview
We are recruiting for a growing, award winning and innovative manufacturer of mechanical products in their search for a new Mechanical Design Engineer.
As a mechanical design engineer, you will be a part of a team of engineers responsible for the design, development, testing and introduction of new products.
You will design components and systems using SolidWorks and other design tools in a range of materials and considering a wide range of manufacturing processes from aluminium casting to plastic injection moulding.
Job Description
* Solve complex engineering problems using mechanical engineering principles including the definition of materials.
* Use 3D and 2D CAD to generate models and drawings of components and assemblies.
* Use FEA to analyse design performance.
* Create and maintain bills of materials.
* Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
* Create specifications that can be used in the procurement of bought out components.
* Work closely with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to ensure product feasibility.
* Building and testing of prototypes and engineering samples.
* Workshop engineering – Hands-on development.
Skills & Experience
* Degree in mechanical engineering or experience working in a similar role.
* 3+ year’s experience in design engineering.
* 3D and 2D CAD software competency (SolidWorks or similar).
* Experience with a PDM system (SolidWorks, Teamcenter or similar).
* Understanding and application of GD&T.
* Component and or assembly design.
* Understanding of design for manufacture.
* Practical (hands-on) engineering/mechanical skills.
* FEA/CAE experience