ROLE- Lead Mechanical Design EngineerLOCATION- SloughTERM- PermanentSALARY- £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience My client provides products and engineering solutions within the Medical sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer, with some team lead/management experience, to join their team in Slough on a permanent basis.The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 5 years of Mechanical Design experience
• Experience working with medical devices or in a related industry
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding
• Experience leading teams, managing projects, handling complaints and solving problems would be beneficial
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar
• Excellent mathematical ability and knowledge of mechanisms

• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor 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 Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Working in a highly regulated industry to design patented products
• Leading a small team
• 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.