Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLE- Mechanical Design Engineer TERM- Permanent LOCATION – Cardiff SALARY- £35,000 - £45,000 (Dependant on experience) My client is a manufacturer of specialist products for the toolmaking sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team outside Cardiff on a permanent basis. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Design Engineering / CAD Operation position
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous experience with either Injection Moulding, or Press Tool Design is desired, but not necessary.
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
• Knowledge of electrical, injection moulding, metalwork are all desirable, but not a necessity
• 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

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• 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