Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product design and development, particularly within the sheet metal or electrical industry. You will play a crucial role in designing and supporting new and existing products throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Mechanical Design Engineer
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and continuously improve products to meet specified requirements.

• Investigate new technologies, construction methods, and processes across our product portfolio.

• Convert existing 2D CAD data into 3D Solid Edge format.

• Create accurate component and assembly drawings using CAD systems.

• Generate Bills of Materials (BoMs) for product release into production.

• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including creating Macros and using complex formulas.

• Identify opportunities for value engineering within active projects.

• Collaborate with external manufacturers and suppliers to establish and agree on specifications.

• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues nationally and internationally.

• Identify areas for improvement within existing manufacturing processes.

• Construct and evaluate prototypes for performance.
Qualifications and Experience:

• HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.

• Experience in Manufacturing - Sheet metal or electrical preferred.

• Strong and rigorous approach to design, with demonstrable experience in Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).

• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solid Edge, and Lantek CAM is desirable.

• Understanding of Manufacturing processes, injection molding, and 3D printing is a plus.

• Understanding of electrical and electronics theory is advantageous.