JOB- Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION- Basingstoke
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £28,000 - £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience
My client designs and manufactures bespoke machinery. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Basingstoke on a permanent basis.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
* Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
* 1-5 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
* Strong hands-on skills with testing and development
* Proficiency with 3D CAD software- ideally SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD etc.
* Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
* Any previous experience working with machinery and automated systems would be beneficial
* Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
* Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
* Be keen to develop with a company long term
* Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office
The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
* Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
* Seeing through projects from concept through to completion
* Working in the R&D team on testing and development
* Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
* Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements
* Liaising with manufacturing providers
* Producing 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.