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Mechancial Design Engineer
Location: Swadlincote
Salary: Circa £45k
Hours: (Apply online only) Monday to Thursday, (Apply online only) Friday
Status: Permanent
Your Mission:
As a Mechancial Design Engineer, you will take charge of the technical design of customer projects globally. You'll act as the primary liaison between the company and its customers for project-specific design concepts, overseeing the entire project lifecycle from inception to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Project Management: Oversee the planning and allocation of your team’s workload to ensure timely project delivery.
- Design Execution: Perform detailed system designs according to customer specifications.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Lead project meetings and design reviews with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Documentation Review: Review and approve technical drawings and documentation.
- Quality Assurance: Participate in internal and external First Article Inspections.
- Project Coordination: Develop and adhere to design timelines in line with customer specifications and project plans.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Serve as the primary interface for other departments on project-specific designs.
- Team Development: Support and mentor the Design Engineering team, working closely with the Engineering Manager.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Educational Background: A Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or equivalent qualification (HNC) in Design, Manufacturing, Production, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: At least 4 years of engineering experience.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in CAD, particularly Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
- Analytical Skills: Strong technical understanding with the ability to analyze complex data.
- Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage projects and workloads, driving tasks to completion on time.
- Customer Focus: A customer-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills.
- Team Player: Collaborative with strong communication skills and the ability to work well with colleagues across different departments.
- Organizational Skills: Well-organized, motivated, and adaptable with an open attitude.
- Language Skills: Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
- Willingness to Travel: Must be able to travel within the UK and abroad as required.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead technically challenging projects and make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you have the experience and skills detailed above, we encourage you to apply.
