Job Description
JOB Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION Chester
TERM Permanent
SALARYper annum dependent on experience
My client is a specialist sheet metal manufacturer based in Chester. They are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.
The Graduate Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering Product Design Aerospace Engineering Automotive Engineering or similar
- Experience in a similar Design position
- Experience with Sheet metal and other metal materials
- Previous experience designing bespoke/precision products and mechanics in professional or educational setting or in your spare time
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks AutoCAD Inventor etc.
- Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles tight tolerances and machinery
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
The Graduate Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using SolidWorks on a daily basis for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Developing ideas from concept to production
- working with metal materials
- Creating models/prototypes
- Liaising with clients and developing solutions
- Liaising with manufacturing providers
- 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
- Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
- Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
- Supporting product Testing Verification & Validation
If 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.