Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Gloucester (with some potential worldwide travel)

Type: Full-Time

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum + Benefits

The Role

We're seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join my client's Design team, reporting to the Design Manager. You'll play a key role in creating high-quality engineering drawings and designs using SolidWorks, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, detail, and develop machinery and tooling using SolidWorks.
• Create proposal drawings for customers during the quotation process.
• Ensure all documentation, including schedules, manuals, and spares lists, is accurately updated, referenced, and stored.
• Drive cost reductions, improved efficiencies, and simpler design solutions for quicker assembly and enhanced reliability.
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements, escalating issues to management.
• Participate in hands-on trials and machine testing.
• Undertake worldwide travel, including occasional weekend work, to support customers.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• Contribute to improvement projects and undertake additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Ideally HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to perform design calculations for mechanical components, drives, and structures.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, geometric tolerancing, and specifications.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience building professional relationships.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills to analyse situations and provide timely solutions.
• Ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and adapting to sudden changes in demand.
• Team player with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Full passport and fully COVID vaccinated for international travel.
• Applicants must have full rights to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Benefits / Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects with global impact.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Be part of a company committed to excellence and ethical standards.

For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to.

Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, product design engineer or Tooling Design Engineer may be suitable for this position.

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