Job Description ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer SALARY - £40,000- £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) TYPE – Permanent Location- North-East Birmingham My client is a specialist manufacturer. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in North-East Birmingham on a permanent basis. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: • Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer, ideally with strong Product Development and Project Management skills • Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar • Knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication, welded parts and machining • Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo etc. • Knowledge of a variety of materials – sheet metal, injection moulded plastics etc. • Be able to read engineering drawings • Strong leadership skills • Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and deliver results on time and budget • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written • Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team Responsibilities include: • Lead and Project Manage the Design, Prototyping, Development, Testing and Introduction of new products • Designing and developing new products • Using 3D CAD on a daily basis for concept design and producing technical drawings • Identifying and managing full lifecycle projects, from bid generation to manufacture and delivery • Presenting your designs and justifying decisions for internal and customer reviews • Updating 3D models and drawings • Producing detailed works schedules, resource and projects plans • Liaising with clients as required keeping them up to date with project progress • Liaising with manufacturing providers • Working with design, purchasing and production departments • Being involved in final assembly of products • Presenting project plans and reports to management • Reporting progress, managing risks and responding to issues • Checking drawings for sign off • Maintaining technical documentation as required • Working in a small, multidisciplined team If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible. For more information about this role please apply, or email Tom O'Reilly on toreilly@pg-rec.com who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity. Many thanks, Premier Group