Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Stockton

Salary: £45,000
 

Benefits

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Referral programme
   

Company Overview

We are recruiting for a growing, award winning and innovative manufacturer of mechanical products in their search for a new Mechanical Design Engineer.

As a mechanical design engineer you will be part of a team of engineers responsible for the design, development, testing and introduction of new products.

You will design components and systems using SolidWorks and other design tools in a range of materials and considering a wide range of manufacturing processes from aluminium casting to plastic injection moulding.

Job Description

• Solve complex engineering problems using mechanical engineering principles including the definition of materials.
• Use 3D and 2D CAD to generate models and drawings of components and assemblies.
• Use FEA to analyse design performance.
• Create and maintain bills of materials.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Create specifications that can be used in the procurement of bought out components.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to ensure product feasibility.
• Building and testing of prototypes and engineering samples.
• Workshop engineering – Hands-on development.
   

Skills & Experience

• Degree in mechanical engineering or experience working in a similar role.
• 3D and 2D CAD software competency (SolidWorks or similar).
• Experience with a PDM system (SolidWorks, Teamcenter or similar).
• Understanding and application of GD&T.
• Experience of cradle to grave design to include product design and development