ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer    

TERM- Permanent    

LOCATION - Reading    

SALARY- £30,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience     

My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Oil & Gas, Subsea and Renewable Energy industries. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Reading on a permanent basis.    

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
At least 2 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Experienced in/knowledge of Oil & Gas / Nuclear / Energy / Aerospace / Process industries would be ideal but not required  
Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
Knowledge of a variety of materials - sheet metal, injection moulded plastics 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
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