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LOCATION - Northampton
TERM - Permanent
SALARY - 35,000 to 45,000 per annum (plus benefits)
Premier Engineering is working with a well-established engineering company based in Northampton that is looking to expand its design team by hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a great opportunity to work on innovative projects within a growing company.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- A degree or qualification in Mechanical Engineering (BEng, MEng, HND, HNC, etc.).
- Proven experience in mechanical design, ideally within manufacturing, machinery, or product development.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
- Experience with sheet metal design, fabrication, and machining processes.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and tolerances.
- Ability to produce detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks (or similar CAD software).
- Producing detailed engineering drawings, models, and specifications.
- Generating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing.
- Collaborating with internal teams to ensure designs meet technical and project requirements.
- Conducting design reviews and implementing modifications to improve performance and cost efficiency.
- Assisting with prototyping, testing, and validation of designs.
- Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
