Mechanical Design Engineer - Premier Engineering : Job Details

ROLE- Mechanical Design EngineerLOCATION- Southampton TERM- PermanentSALARY- £35,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience My client provides products and engineering solutions within the Medical sector. They are looking for a Mechanical / Product Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton on a permanent basis.The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering position
• Have a technical background - Mechanical Engineering or technical Product Design 
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Design or similar
• Experience working with medical devices, laboratory equipment, wearable technology, consultancy or in a highly regulated industry would be beneficial
• Experienced with full lifecycle product design

• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – plastic injection moulding, sheet metal, castings, etc.
• Excellent mathematical ability and knowledge of mechanisms
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills

• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Working in a highly regulated industry to design various products
• Liaising with manufacturing providers
• Being involved in final assembly of products
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.