Mechanical Design Engineer

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days

Smethwick, West Midlands B676JP, England

£35,000 - £34 per day

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to create high-performance solutions - both standard and custom - in a hands-on, fast-moving environment. Established over 100 years ago, with offices across the UK and further afield, our client is now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team based in Smethwick, West Midlands. Your projects will often range from small mechanical mechanisms to large, welded assemblies. Salary is up to £35,000 and benefits include: 34 days holiday including bank holidays, an enhanced corporate company pension scheme, a perk box subscription, BHSF Health Scheme, a fantastic employee awards package and free car parking. As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

Produce rapid, high-quality 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for multiple projects at once
Incorporate customer feedback to fine-tune both standard and niche product designs
Apply smart design strategies using ITW’s 80/20, In-Lining, and PLS methodologies
Enhance existing products for better manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Work closely with production, sales, and service teams to align technical outputs with customer needs
Maintain design standards and documentation in line with ISO 9001 and internal KPIs

As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will have:

A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks) and basic simulation (e.g. FEA) is essential
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (fabrications, castings, plastics) plus an understanding of mechanical analysis
At least 2 years of experience in mechanical design, ideally within a manufacturing or project-based environment
Strong communicator who adapts well to change and collaborates across departments
A sharp eye for detail and the ability to deliver quality designs at speed
You may have experience working within any of the following: Product Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Applications Engineer, Mechanical Designer, Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer or any other similar position

Working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. If you're proactive and eager to contribute to a growing team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to take your career to the next level.