Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Do you have at least one years' industry experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer for a manufacturing company? 

Can you use Solidworks? 

This could be the job for you!

We are on the lookout for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to design metal and plastic and wooden enclosures, and additional mechanical components, for an electro-mechanical engineering business. You need to have at least twelve months' experience on Solidworks. You will be utilising processes such as material extrusion, fabrication and casting, injection moulding and machined components. Production assistance with the design of jigs/fixtures will also be required from time to time.As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and at least one years' post university work experience in enclosures (or similar) for a manufacturing business. It would be beneficial for the appointed Graduate 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 in the UK. Our client has a full order book for the foreseeable future, featuring some of the biggest names in their industry.Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer - Role and Responsibilities - Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks / Electro-mechanical / Machined* 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 / Electro-mechanical / Machined* Of degree calibre within mechanical engineering or equivalent* Familiar with Solidworks* Knowledge of metal (castings, sheet metal, extrusions, etc)* Experience in a manufacturing environment with design for manufacture and testMechanical Design Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks / Electro-mechanical / MachinedIf this role could appeal, please do apply now!