Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Portsmouth

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £30,000-£45,000, dependent on experience

My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Aerospace industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design / CAD Engineering position
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Aerospace, Automotive, or similar highly-regulated industries would be beneficial
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software, ideally Inventor or SolidWorks
• Ideally Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experience designing precision parts and components would be beneficial
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, fabrication, castings, machining etc.
• 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.

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