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Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Matchtech
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Hook, Hampshire RG279FG, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading entity in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer with a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 per year.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a design office or engineering environment, along with a degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Key responsibilities include producing 3D models, creating engineering drawings, and maintaining design documentation for CE/UKCA compliance.
  • Proficiency in Solidworks is essential, and candidates should have strong mechanical design skills and knowledge of machining operations.
  • The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to design improvements.

Our client, a prominent entity in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join their team. This permanent role is pivotal in ensuring that new and existing products meet CE/UKCA compliance standards and align with the company's engineering plan, business strategy, and sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Produce electro-mechanical 3D models and technical drawings for products under the guidance of the product manager.
  • Create 2D engineering drawings and BOMs from 3D models.
  • Generate and maintain all design-related documentation, including files and calculations required for UKCA/CE approval.
  • Provide complete design and information packs, including electronic design, to support procurement, production, and SSG.
  • Maintain existing design-related documentation within the engineering system.
  • Lead design concept and scope meetings to establish design parameters.
  • Support the management of ECR/ECN processes under the guidance of the product manager.
  • Develop and incorporate new designs into the existing product range as guided by the product manager.
  • Take a leading role in identifying and suggesting improvements for existing product designs, seeking agreement from the product manager.
Job Requirements:
  • Understanding of working in a design office/engineering environment.
  • Degree level education in a mechanical engineering discipline.
  • Proficiency in using the Solidworks CAD package is essential.
  • Excellent knowledge of machining operations, materials, finishing processes, and fabrication.
  • A good appreciation of electrical/electronic products.
  • Understanding of application tolerances and economic manufacture principles.
Skills:
  • Expert-level proficiency with Solidworks 3D package.
  • Excellent mechanical design and engineering calculation skills.
  • Competency in AutoCAD / DraftSite is beneficial.
  • Good practical workshop skills.
  • Effective project and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of BS8888 standards for producing engineering drawings.
  • Strong communication skills for mentoring junior design office members and sharing expertise.
  • Familiarity with pressure vessels and design codes, and CE approval documentation is advantageous.
Behavioural Qualities:
  • Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
  • Enthusiastic and collaborative team player.
  • Flexible approach to work beyond the immediate design office environment.
  • Self-advancement skills to enhance personal effectiveness.
  • Forward-thinking with strong planning and organisational skills.

If you are an experienced mechanical design engineer with a passion for product development and compliance, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in the manufacturing and engineering sector.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.