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Mechanical Engineer - Port Talbot...

Hunter Selection
Port Talbot
21 hours ago
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Mechanical EngineerPort Talbot SA13£37-42,000Commutable from Port Talbot, Bridgend, Swansea, Neath, Briton Ferry, Maesteg, PorthcawlBenefits:- 25 Days + Bank Holidays PensionLife Assurance coverCompany sick payCareer progression opportunities Early finish on FridayThis is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking business in a Mechanical Engineer role. This business have a strong product range and have been and established employer in the local area. As a business they place a large emphasis on continuous improvement and LEAN manufacturing, so the role would be well suited to a candidate with a similar mindset. The business provide superb training with a defined plan in place for each position they hire, and would be well suited to a candidate with experience in a mechanical engineering, ranging from design, R&D and production engineering.Roles and Responsibilities:Designing solutions on CAD (Solid Works)Creating new parts on the ERP system for new design iterations coming through as ordersResolving issues that may arise in production relating to the productsContributing to the R&D RoadMap (Product Development Strategy)Working closely with customers and support team to resolve issuesProviding technical support and training to development and support teamUtilise use of Lean Thinking to eliminate waste from our processes and designs and make things simpleRequirementsUnderstanding of mechanical processes involved in assembly.Continuous improvement background.Experience with solidworks.Experience of product design and development.27113/610Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on or by sending your CV directly to him at you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £37000 - £42000 per annum
Location: Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

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