Job Description
ROLE Mechanical Design Engineer
TERM Permanent
LOCATION Cornwall
SALARYdependent on experience
My client designs and manufactures a range of consumer products and precision components. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Cornwall 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
- Strong academic core in physics and mathematics
- At least 2 years experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
- Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks Inventor Creo etc.
- Knowledge of a variety of materials sheet metal injection moulded plastics etc.
- Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multidisciplinary team
The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Creating and testing 3D Prototypes
- Liaising with manufacturing providers
- Being involved in final assembly of products
- 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 multidisciplinary team on varied projects
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 Sophie Akers on who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.
Many thanks Premier Group