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Mechanical Design Engineer - FTC

Mechanical Design Engineer - FTC

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Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL12EH, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer position offers a negotiable hourly rate and is located in Gloucester.
This is a 6-month fixed term contract with a leading manufacturer in pump systems and fluid technology.
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical engineering design and at least 1 year of Solidworks experience.
The role involves researching new product ideas, creating 2D drawings, and managing projects through their design life cycle.
Benefits include a performance-related bonus scheme, a competitive employment package, and access to advanced software and facilities.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Hourly rate: negotiable
Location: Gloucester
Job Type: 6 months Fixed Term Contract

Our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier of pump systems and an expert in fluid technology, are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join their Product Development department on a 6 month fixed term contract.

Day-to-day of the role:

Research and develop new product ideas and methods, and improve existing products and processes.
Utilise Solidworks within a PDM environment to create new and amend existing designs.
Create 2D drawings, BOMs, ECRs while maintaining accurate engineering documentation & records.
Manage projects through their design life cycle.
Use Solidworks simulation to perform FEA and produce reports.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Previous working experience in a mechanical engineering design environment.
Minimum 5 years' experience using 3D design software, with at least 1 year in Solidworks.
Keen interest in industrial product design.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to meet demanding project deadlines, with proven examples.
Capability to work autonomously without supervision when required.

Benefits:

Performance-related bonus scheme.
Competitive employment package with a flexible approach to working.
Ongoing commitment to career development.
Access to a comprehensive suite of software and facilities, including an in-house 3D printing facility and a dedicated product development workshop.

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