TERM- Permanent
LOCATION Wigan
SALARY- £30,000 - £45,000, dependent on experience
My client provides fabrication services for a variety of sectors. Theyre looking for a Project Design Engineer to join their team near Wigan on a permanent basis.
The Project Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design
- At least 3 years experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
- Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as Inventor and SolidWorks
- Previous experience working with sheet metal would be preferred.
- Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Proficient using MS Office
- Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
- Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team
The Project Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Liaising with manufacturing providers
- Being involved in final assembly of products
- Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
- Updating 3D models and drawings
- Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
- Checking drawings for sign off
- Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects
- Being involved in purchasing for projects and chasing suppliers as and when required
- Preparing the required project related documentation & drawings
- Making sure that all the aims of the project are met
- Making sure the quality standards are met
- Using IT or other systems to keep track of people and progress
- Display a proactive, can-do attitude within the organisation, with a culture of right first time and ownership of problems