Mechanical Design Engineer

Worcester
9 months ago
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ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer    

LOCATION- Worcester    

TERM- Permanent    

SALARY- £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience     

My client provides products and engineering solutions within the Medical sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Worcester on a permanent basis.    

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
2-5 years or more of Mechanical Design experience
Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar
Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding and precision components 
Experience working with medical devices or in a highly regulated industry would be beneficial 
Excellent mathematical ability and knowledge of mechanisms 
Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor 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 Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
Working in a highly regulated industry to design patented products 
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

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