JOB- Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLOCATION- Central Hampshire            TERM- PermanentSALARY- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)My client designs and manufactures products in a niche industry. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, who has experience leading design projects from concept through to manufacture, to join their team in central Hampshire on a permanent basis.The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experienced leading design projects from concept through to manufacture
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment

• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, 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 Senior 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.