Mechanical Design Engineer

My client designs and manufactures bespoke Packaging solutions. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Derby area on a permanent basis.

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineering position
• Experienced with machinery design, hydraulics, sheet metal and precision components
• Strong 3D CAD skills
• Strong practical skills - hand calculations, verification, validation, FEA, testing, prototyping
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / ONC qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Experienced designing products from concept to production
• Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets
• Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry
• Innovative, accurate and passionate about design
• Be technically minded with a head for problem solving
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Able to work well individually as well as part of a team

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Using Inventor software for design on a day-to-day basis
• Being responsible for research, hand calculations, FEA, testing and prototyping
• Managing the full product lifecycle from concept to production
• Creating models/prototypes
• Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications
• Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects
• Maintaining technical drawings and documentation
• Providing technical guidance and support
• Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation
• Supporting more junior members of the team