Mechanical Design Engineer

Do you have a background in designing mechanical engineered components?

And knowledge of sheet metal, extrusion, plastic injection moulding, and electro-mechanical engineering?

This could be the role for you!

We are on the lookout for a Mechanical Design Engineer to design sheet metal and plastic enclosures, and additional mechanical components, for an electro-mechanical engineering business. You will be utilising processes such as material extrusion, fabrication and casting plus exciting technologies such as injection moulding. Production assistance with the design of jigs/fixtures will also be required from time to time.As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and at least three years of design experience in all types of enclosures for a high volume manufacturing business. It would be beneficial for the appointed Mechanical Design Engineer to have experience in industrial/product design and have a flair for the aesthetic. On offer is the opportunity to join an industry-leading business that designs and manufactures their product on-site. Our client has a full order book for the foreseeable future, featuring some of the biggest names in British engineering.Mechanical Design Engineer - Role and Responsibilities - Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks Design plastic injection moulded components Design fabricated interlocking aluminium & steel enclosures Carry out mechanical fittings and compatibility checks on electronic assemblies. Produce wiring diagrams and assembly instructions when required Assist the production team with the design of relevant jigs & fixtures, and manage their manufacture Ensure all products are designed with manufacture and assembly considerations Evaluate components from datasheet information and then approve through appropriate testing Build and test initial samples and qualify the design with the correct documentation Provide technical support to Production for day-to-day design, performance and quality issues which ariseMechanical Design Engineer - Skills and Abilities - Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks Of degree calibre within mechanical engineering or equivalent Familiar with 2D & 3D modelling and design packages Knowledge of metal (castings, sheet metal, extrusions, etc) Experience in high volume manufacturing environment with design for manufacture and testMechanical Design Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / SolidworksIf this role could appeal, please do apply now!