Mechanical Design Engineer

A specialised design expert, are looking to bring on a Mechanical Design Engineer, who is early in their career and eager to bring their skills to a successful and dynamic company. These products are sold as made or are supplied and installed to the a customers requirements.

You will be expected to contribute towards the design and development of the next generation of products, from the concepting stage all the way through to launching them to market. This will include the creation of 3D models, technical drawings, test plans and reports, as well as having an input into the marketing material. Alongside the R&D work you will provide a pivotal role supporting the Sales and Operations teams with technical enquiries/support such as product selection and generating engineering drawings and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Create engineering design layouts, and part drawings for customers.
• Generate and update technical documentation
• Complete design checks of proposed layouts and products using calculations.
• Support the progression of R&D projects
• Support with product development processes e.g. documentation, planning and reporting of projects
• Support with executing investigative and verification mechanical tests on-site and with 3rd party labs and suppliers

Technical requirements:

• Education to degree level or HND in relevant engineering discipline
• Strong CAD skills and experience (AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong technical writing and communication skills reports, procedures, presentations
• Proficient use of the Microsoft Office package (excel, teams and word especially)

Desirable:

• FEA exposure
• Experience working to engineering drawing best practices
• Awareness of product development processes and tools
• Awareness of project management methods

Please note: this is a hybrid working model, with candidates required to be within a commuting distance to Gloucester, as the role will be office based 3 days a week.

If you wish to be considered, please consider applying now. If you had any additional questions, please get in touch with Jordan via email: (url removed)