Mechanical Design Engineer
14 hours ago
Gloucester
Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Gloucester (with some potential worldwide travel) Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 per annum + Benefits About the client This Gloucester-based client is a leader in innovative engineering solutions. They design and deliver cutting-edge machines and tooling that drive efficiency and excellence. Join their dynamic team to contribute to world-class engineering projects and make a global impact. The Role We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join my client’s Design team, reporting to the Design Manager. You’ll play a key role in creating high-quality engineering drawings and designs using SolidWorks, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial requirements. Key Responsibilities • Design, detail, and develop machinery and tooling using SolidWorks., • Create proposal drawings for customers during the quotation process., • Ensure all documentation, including schedules, manuals, and spares lists, is accurately updated, referenced, and stored., • Drive cost reductions, improved efficiencies, and simpler design solutions for quicker assembly and enhanced reliability., • Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements, escalating issues to management., • Participate in hands-on trials and machine testing., • Undertake worldwide travel, including occasional weekend work, to support customers., • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers, and suppliers., • Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks., • Ideally HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering., • Ability to perform design calculations for mechanical components, drives, and structures., • Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, geometric tolerancing, and specifications., • Understanding of manufacturing processes., • Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience building professional relationships., • Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills to analyse situations and provide timely solutions., • Ability to work accurately and calmly under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and adapting to sudden changes in demand., • Team player with a proactive and positive attitude., • Full passport and fully COVID vaccinated for international travel., • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects with global impact., • Collaborative and supportive team environment., • Opportunities for professional development and career growth., • Candidates who are currently a Design Engineer, product design engineer or Tooling Design Engineer may be suitable for this position