Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Job In Chichester

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION- Near Chichester

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £35,000-£48,000, dependent on experience

My client manufactures specialist equipment for a variety of industries. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team near Chichester on a permanent basis.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering position
• Have excellent problem solving skills, with a positive and energetic attitude
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication, welded parts and machining
• proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc.
• of a variety of materials – sheet metal, injection moulded plastics etc.
• 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
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior team members
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

• Designing and developing products from concept to production, with a focus on R&D and prototyping
• Managing the product portfolio, sustaining documentation, and taking charge of continuous development
• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Design for welded and fabricated sheet metal parts
• Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements
• 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.