Mechanical Design Engineer

Wigston Magna
10 months ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Design Engineer

A well-established organisation focusing on the design and manufacturer of automation and robotic solutions for a range of industries including automotive, medical, healthcare and packaging. With a full order book, they are keen to recruit an additional team member.

Mechanical Design Engineer

£40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Leicester

Ref: 24260

Mechanical Design Engineer - The Role:

Perform mechanical design and detailing functions for a range of bespoke machinery projects using 3D CAD

Negotiate with external suppliers and obtain the most cost-efficient materials in line with project budgets and time plans

Visit customer sites as appropriate to fully understand customer requirements and to document and communicate all such requirements to the customer and internal staff.

Assess and improve design concepts along with a team at sales quotation stage to reduce risks, costs, lead times

Conduct project reviews with customers on a periodic basis as agreed with the customer, documenting all issues and reporting on the status of each project

Mechanical Design Engineer - The Person:

Competence in Mechanical Design, robotics, automation, design of mechanical mechanisms and pneumatic systems would be an advantage

Degree qualified HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline

Expert user of 3D CAD either SolidEdge, SolidWorks, Inventor

Demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering mechanical design projects to required time scale and budget

Knowledge and understanding of the various national and international standards for machine design and machine safety systems and requirements to CE marking.

Located in Leicestershire , this role would be commutable from within and around the following areas: Coventry, Leicester, Loughborough, Melton Mowbray and Market Harborough.

For further information call Sharon Hill

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