Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

ROLE - Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION - Cardiff

TERM - Permanent

SALARY - £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client is a manufacturer of specialist products for a variety of sectors, and they are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis in the Cardiff area.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

1. Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
2. Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
3. Experience with Sheet Metal/Metalwork is necessary for this role
4. Experience with Plastics/Injection Moulding would also be beneficial
5. Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as CATIA V5, Inventor, SolidWorks, etc.
6. Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
7. Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
8. Have the ability to carry out mechanical calculations
9. Any previous experience of working with process machinery or steel / metal materials would be desirable
10. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
11. Proficient using MS Office
12. Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

1. Working within the current engineering team with other Design Engineers
2. Producing 3D designs using CATIA V5 and 2D designs with AutoCAD
3. Liaising with manufacturing providers
4. Being involved in final assembly of products
5. Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
6. Updating 3D models and drawings
7. Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
8. Checking drawings for sign off
9. 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.