Role- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Type- Permanent
Location- Manchester
My client is a specialist manufacturer of large metalwork & machinery. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis.
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- Chartered Status or working towards
- Good knowledge of machinery design
- Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- At least 7 years’ experience in a similar Senior Mechanical Design Engineering position
- Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, castings, machining etc.
- Excellent proficiency with CAD software – ideally SolidWorks
- Experience in a heavy, technical engineering industry would be ideal
- Proven ability to drive Engineering development
- Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
- The ability to understand system requirements
- Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
- Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using SolidWorks for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Designing large machinery and structures
- Liaising with manufacturing providers
- Being involved in final assembly of products, Stress & FEA testing
- 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.