Mechanical Design Engineer
hace 5 días
Harlow
JOB – Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION – Harlow TERM – Permanent SALARY – £30,000 to £40,000 per annum (plus benefits) My client is a specialist manufacturer working within the plastics industry, focusing on thermoforming and plastic product design. They are looking to take on a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Harlow. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: • Experience in mechanical design, ideally within plastics, thermoforming, or injection moulding, • Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar), • Understanding of plastic product design, manufacturing methods, and material properties, • Ability to produce accurate 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs, • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team, • Relevant engineering qualification (HNC, HND, BEng, MEng, or similar) The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve: • Designing plastic components and assemblies for thermoformed products, • Producing detailed CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications, • Collaborating with the production and tooling teams to ensure manufacturability, • Developing innovative solutions to meet customer requirements, • Supporting prototype builds and design validation processes, • Working on design improvements and cost reduction initiatives, • Ensuring designs meet industry standards and customer expectations If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations.