Mechanical Design Engineer (Career Progression)

Southampton
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Design Engineer (SolidWorks)

Southampton

£35,000 to £45,000 +Christmas Bonus Scheme + Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits

Are you a Design Engineer with a background in SolidWorks looking to join a decorated manufacturer of embedded computer solutions which supply to a range of industries such as the military, with 30+ years' experience and offering great training and career opportunities?

Do you want to join an innovative company, which designs and manufactures tailored computers and computers systems for industrial use, offering great training opportunities and career progression as well as company benefits such as a Christmas bonus scheme?

On offer is the opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a distributor and manufacturer of embedded computer solutions, who work with clients across a range of industries such as industrial automation, medical and military which was established over 30 years ago and is looking to add to their tight knit team of engineers which has a great reputation for employee retention and friendly culture.

In this role, as a Design Engineer you will design and develop mechanical components using SolidWorks such as metal cases and enclosures ensuring products are tailored for client requirements. Collaborating with electronic and software engineers to ensure integrated system functionality.

This role would suit a Design Engineer with a background in SolidWorks and preferable experience and knowledge in the industrial or electronic environment.

The Role:

Designing and developing Mechanical Components
Troubleshooting Design
Collaborating with Internal teams and clientsThe Person:

Design Engineer
SolidWorks
Industrial or Electronic Experience preferableREF: BBBH23145JHB

Keywords: Design Engineer, Computer systems, Manufacturing, Design, Southampton, Portsmouth, Mechanical Design, Career Progression, Training

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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