Role- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Type- Permanent
Location- Manchester
My client is a specialist manufacturer of large metalwork & machinery. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis.
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
* Chartered Status or working towards
* Good knowledge of machinery design
* Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
* At least 7 years’ experience in a similar Senior Mechanical Design Engineering position
* Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, castings, machining etc.
* Excellent proficiency with CAD software – ideally SolidWorks
* Experience in a heavy, technical engineering industry would be ideal
* Proven ability to drive Engineering development
* Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
* The ability to understand system requirements
* Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
* Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
* Using SolidWorks for concept design and producing technical drawings
* Designing large machinery and structures
* Liaising with manufacturing providers
* Being involved in final assembly of products, Stress & FEA testing
* 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.