Mechanical Design Engineer

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands

Salary: To c£45k neg dep exp + benefits

Our client has been established for almost 40 years and are recognised market leaders in the design and development, manufacture and distribution of an impressive portfolio of connection solutions for supply throughout the world. As a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of strategic growth for 2025 and beyond, they are now looking to recruit an experienced, hands-on and proactive Mechanical Design Engineer to complement their professional and successful Solutions Design team.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Design Manager and based near Sutton Coldfield, the successful Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for:

1. Designing and developing tooling and fixture designs.
2. Implementing improvements to the manufacturing and assembly processes.
3. Understanding company objectives and striving to meet and exceed KPIs and metrics.
4. Delivering improved efficiencies and reducing downtime.
5. Investigating and undertaking analysis on how to improve existing tooling or components.
6. Creating technical reports to summarise findings and present information using PowerPoint.
7. Covering the concept, specification and development of new tooling components.
8. Undertaking CAD model creation, prototyping and appropriate testing.
9. Performing essential material stress-strain analysis calculations and DFMEA/PFMEA analysis.
10. Identifying new systems and processes to drive quality and efficiency.
11. Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and researching solutions to increase efficiency.
12. Ensuring consistent repeatable processes and product quality.

With excellent communication skills at all levels, you will be able to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and contractors involved in a project. You will be skilled in managing and planning your time effectively to ensure your projects are delivered on time, to standard and in-budget. Other duties will include:

1. Working with coordinators and operatives to implement new machines and procedures.
2. Providing manufacturing support and information for all processes.
3. Creating CAD drawings, Tooling and Fixture designs.
4. Reviewing and storing product and process data safely.
5. Undertaking NPD and associated testing and research as required.

To be considered for this varied and challenging Mechanical Design Engineer role, it is envisaged that the successful candidate will demonstrate at least 4+ years' experience in a similar Tooling / Mechanical design position and realistically be qualified to at least HNC level or above in a relevant Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering discipline. Additionally, SAP/ERP experience and knowledge of 3D CAD are required. Experience of Press Tool or jig and fixture design and knowledge of metal manufacturing processes (both ferrous and non-ferrous) will prove distinctly advantageous.

Contact the Design Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on 01827 68400 or email your CV in confidence for further details.