ROLE- Mechanical Development Engineer
LOCATION- South Oxfordshire
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £35,000- £42,000 per annum plus benefits (dependent on experience)
My client works within the engineering manufacturing sector, and they are looking to take on a Mechanical Development Engineer, on a permanent basis, in the South Oxfordshire area.
The Mechanical Development Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
Degree qualified or the equivalent in Mechanical Engineering such as HND/ HND/ NVQ
2 years’ or more experience working in a similar hands on Mechanical Design / Development / Manufacturing position within an engineering manufacturing environment
Proficiency with using 3D CAD; ideally SolidWorks but other software will be considered
Have the ability to select the correct engineering components and materials
Experience of DFM
Previous experience of working with machine assemblies, test rigs or precision tooling would be desirable
Excellent communication skills and problem solving skills
The ability to work well alone as well as part of a teamThe Mechanical Development Engineer role will involve:
Being involved in engineering projects
Designing and developing products and manufacturing processes
Working with SolidWorks CAD software to design machine parts and tools
Being involved in product development; setting up equipment for testing
Meeting deadlines and targets that are set
Evaluating product specifications
Helping resolve any manufacturing issues
Managing own workload
Carrying out product testing
Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering teamIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation