Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

£42,000 - £52,000 per annum + Overtime + Bonus

A well-established Engineering company based at a modern office and factory, boasting a customer base that includes leading businesses within a variety of sectors: Consumer Products, Scientific, Medical Products, Defence, Space Exploration.

This business has developed an envious reputation for providing market-leading Machinery and continues to innovate and supply best in class Machinery and Systems, operating within the Precision Engineering sector. Due to continued growth they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer.

The Role:

• Produce 2D & 3D Drawings that meet technical product specification standards.
• Calculate geometric tolerances.
• As each project is bespoke, the Mechanical Design Engineer will liaise with customers directly and through the Project Sales Teams to identify exact requirements.
• The Mechanical Design Engineer will also be responsible for material selection, estimating costs for machine manufacture.
• Design for CNC manufacture.
• Correct highlighted flaws in designs and communicate with the manufacturing team to engineer pre-production prototypes.
• Design a wide variety of machinery and systems including: Handling Systems, Conveyors, Precision Components, Mechanical Cutting Machinery, Ultrasonic Cutting Systems.
• There will be an opportunity to visit sites to supervise machine installations, and this could include Overseas travel.

The Person:

• At least 18 months experience in the use of 2D & 3D design software packages such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Vault and Inventor.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong understanding of geometrical tolerances.
• Experience in the design of High Value Capital Equipment and Components.

Salary and Benefits Package includes:

• Salary £42,000 pa - £52,000 per annum
• Bonus based on company performance
• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
• 5-weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Paid overtime (lots of overtime available to boost base salary)
• Critical Illness cover
• Annual pay reviews
• Pension
• International Travel
• Opportunities to learn and progress

This Mechanical Design Engineer vacancy is commutable from Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Alresford, Alton, Liphook, Guildford, Crawley, Midhurst, Petersfield, Andover, Romsey, Chandlers Ford, Havant, Liphook, Chichester, Worthing. Ref: 3567