Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
14 days ago
Burton-on-Trent
Have you got Solidworks and sheet metal design experience? A well-established international engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team. The Role: You will take a key role in the design and development of mechanical systems.Working closely with multidisciplinary teams—including electrical, systems and software engineers—you will help deliver high-performance engineered solutions for customers around the globe. Key Responsibilities: • Translate customer requirements into clear mechanical specifications and designs, • Produce 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, particularly sheet-metal designs, • Structure and manage design data within PDM systems, • Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to ensure designs are safe, practical and cost-effective, • Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support construction and product development, • Help solve complex design and manufacturing challenges within the engineering team, • Present design concepts and assist with prototype development and testing, • Produce detailed mechanical design documentation including layout drawings and calculations, • Resolve design issues during fabrication, testing, production and service stages, • Ensure designs are delivered on schedule with accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), • Maintain documentation to meet customer, company and regulatory standards, • Stay current with modern manufacturing techniques and drawing standards Skills & Experience: • Strong experience with SolidWorks (sheet-metal design), • Knowledge of PDM systems; FEA experience advantageous, • Experience with shipping container or control panel design desirable, • Experience with welded assemblies and cable routing beneficial, • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience, • Strong technical and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical concepts clearly, • Familiarity with BOM structures and Microsoft Office Interested? Click apply below