Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering
Cambridge, United Kingdom
2 days ago
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ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer

SALARY - £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience

TYPE - Permanent

LOCATION – Cambridge

My client specialises in Robotics and Automation in the Manufacturing sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Buckinghamshire area on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Design or similar

At least 2 years’ experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer in a manufacturing environment

Proficient with using 3D CAD – SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor or similar

Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets

Experienced working to customer specifications and altering designs based on requirements

Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry

Knowledge of different materials such as sheet metal fabrication

Innovative, accurate and passionate about design

Be technically minded with a head for problem solving

Excellent leadership and organisational skills

Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Being responsible for the Design and Development of various automation solutions

Using 3D CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis

Developing ideas from concept to production

Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications

Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects

Maintaining technical drawings and documentation

Providing technical guidance and support

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

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