Mechanical Design Engineer

Reed; Basildon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

For over 60 years, Reed’s engineering and manufacturing specialists have been recruiting professionals like you for permanent, temporary and contract positions. We are currently working with an organisation in Basildon who are looking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer.

They are looking to hire an individual with mechanical design experience gained in an industrial design role. The successful appointee will be producing designs / drawings for their systems and equipment, and will work in a small team of design engineers.

Responsibilities:

1. Generating manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts
2. Maintaining existing mechanical drawings and documentation when existing equipment is upgraded or modified
3. Act as a liaison between the drawing office and Mechanical Technicians/sub-suppliers, and work with other departments
4. Ensure all mechanical drawings are updated in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the project

Skills & Experience Required:

1. Mechanical design experience in a working environment in an industrial design role
2. Working knowledge of Autodesk, including AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), Autodesk Vault (User only)
3. Experience in drafting standards for BS 8888
4. Good understanding of engineering techniques, including machining, sheet metal, fabrication

Interested? Please apply now to be considered for this vacancy!