Mechanical Design Engineer

Contek Recruitment are currently working exclusively with a precision engineering group, who are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The company are a quality-focused precision engineering/manufacturing and sub-contract machining company specialising in defence project work and the design and manufacture of superior quality work-holding solutions.

They predominantly supply the nuclear, aerospace and defence, medical, machine tool, automotive, and power generation sectors. The customer base includes blue-chip organisations such as Rolls Royce, Boeing, Siemens, and Toyota to name only a few.

They have capabilities for a range of services, including:

* CNC milling and CNC turning.

* Wire erosion (EDM machining)

* Universal, surface, and jig grinding.

* Precision assembly.

* Vibratory finishing.

* 3D printing.

* CMM Inspection.

JOB ROLE:

Mechanical Design Engineer
JOB TYPE:
Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

39 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (7:15am – 4:15pm) and Friday (7:15am – 12:30pm) – Flexible for the right person

SALARY: £36,000.00 - £45,000.00 per year (Dependent on experience)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Design and development of mechanical components using Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, and Siemens NX.

* Collaborate with senior engineers to create detailed engineering drawings and specifications.

* Conduct design reviews and participate in project planning meetings.

* Support the development of work holding solutions and machine tool setups.

* Perform analysis and testing of prototypes to ensure compliance with specifications and performance standards.

* Maintain accurate documentation of designs, changes, and testing results.

* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and quality assurance, to ensure successful project execution.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

* Previous hands-on experience using Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, or Siemens NX is required.

* An understanding of machine tools and work holding fixtures.

* A committed and driven approach to work.

* Ambition to stay with the company long-term.

* To have a hardworking approach towards daily requirements.

* To be positive and self-motivated.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing UK engineering group working on technically challenging projects across the aerospace, defence, nuclear and advanced manufacturing sectors