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 SolidWorks, 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 workholding 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
Salary description
£36000.00 - £45000.00 per year