ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION - Cheltenham

SALARY- £30,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures bespoke special purpose machinery. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Cheltenham on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

At least 2 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position
Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc.
Experience in Robotics, Automation, SPM, conveyors or other machinery manufacturing environments would be ideal
Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication etc.
Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proficient using MS Office
Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team 

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
Designing conveyors and other machinery in the Automation sector
Liaising with manufacturing providers
Being involved in final assembly of products
Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
Updating 3D models and drawings
Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
Checking drawings for sign off
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