Job Description
ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer
TERM- Permanent
LOCATION – Cardiff
SALARY- £35,000 - £45,000 (Dependant on experience)
My client is a manufacturer of specialist products for the toolmaking sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team outside Cardiff on a permanent basis.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Previous experience with either Injection Moulding, or Press Tool Design is desired, but not necessary.
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
- Knowledge of electrical, injection moulding, metalwork are all desirable, but not a necessity
- Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Proficient using MS Office
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- 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 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.