Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer

TERM- Permanent

LOCATION – Portsmouth

SALARY- £40,000 - £65,000, dependent on experience

My client designs and manufactures systems and equipment for Water industry. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• 2-10 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position
• Experience in the Water industry
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience designing pipework would be beneficial
• Be proficient using 3D CAD and 2D software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication etc.
• 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
• Being involved in designing, implementing and overseeing project plans in the Water industry
• Working across all aspects of the project lifecycle
• 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.