Futures are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer for a well established manufacturing business. As Mechanical Design Engineer you will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and at least three years design experience of all types of enclosures for a low volume manufacturing business. It would be beneficial for the appointed Mechanical Design Engineer to have experience of industrial / product design and have a flair for the aesthetic. On offer is the opportunity to join an industry leading business that design and manufacture their product on site. Our client has a full order book for the foreseeable future and is going through a period of continued growth. Mechanical Design Engineer - Role and Responsibilities - Mechanical Engineering / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks * Design fabricated interlocking aluminium & steel enclosures * Carry out mechanical fit and compatibility checks on electronic assemblies. Produce wiring diagrams and assembly instructions when required * Assist production with design of relevant jigs & fixtures, and manage their manufacture * Ensure all products are designed for ease of manufacture & assembly * Evaluate components from datasheet information and then approve through appropriate testing * Build and test initial samples and qualify the design with correct documentation * Provide technical support to Production for day-to-day design, performance and quality issues which arise Mechanical Design Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Mechanical Engineering / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks * Of degree calibre within mechanical engineering or equivalent * Familiar with 2D & 3D modelling and design packages. Solidworks preferred but not essential * Knowledge of metal (castings, sheet metal, extrusions, castings, etc) * Experience in high volume manufacturing environment with design for manufacture and test Mechanical Design Engineer / Mechanical Engineering / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks / Aluminium If this role could appeal, please do apply now!