Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer? Our client are an award winning manufacturing company based in Southend on Sea, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely successful company who have been established over 50 years!

Our client are a highly reputable, long standing manufacturing company, based in Southend on Sea, Essex. They are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to assist with the team in gaining a working understanding on engineering principles empowering the team with greater knowledge and understanding.

• Designing for various manufacturing processes including machining, extrusions, injection moulding, sheet metal work, 3D printing, stamping etc.
• Hands on prototyping, testing, and refining making use of available rapid prototype technologies.
• Ongoing revision of existing designs, cost engineering and improving manufacturability.
• Mechanical concept design for HiFi and non HiFi products.
• Using Solid Works including 3D modelling, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawing creation with tolerancing.
• Component sourcing and purchasing working closely with the Design, Supplier and Parts co‑ordinators with new and existing suppliers to achieve desired parts whilst maintaining good working relationships.
• Sharing of knowledge towards junior team members progression development and understanding of mechanical design.
• Where necessary supplier/sub‑contractor visits to communicate designs and prove manufacturability.
• Research and development of new and existing technologies for manufacturing key components required for all products.
• Planning and time management and working on several projects at the same time.
• Design of machinery, jigs, and fixtures directly or indirectly through the production process engineer or combination of current employees.
• Responsible for contributing to the company's technical drawing abilities, including the transition of all outstanding historic drawings with tolerancing into CAD format and PDM filing/library.
• Keeping Solid Works/PDM filing system updated and current with the design team.
• Help with planning for timeline and setting realistic goals for the mechanical design element of projects.
• Responsible for clear communication and updates with design co‑ordinator regarding all ongoing project progress and timelines including planning of timelines and meeting agreements made.

• Natural understanding of mechanical design.
• Strong sketching and communication skills.
• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to solve mechanical design problems and introduce solutions.
• Computer literate.
• Proficient in Solid Works or similar 3D design packages.
• Be able to work from own initiative.

Standard Hours – 8.30AM to 5.00PM, Daily 37.5hrs per week.

Salary up to £40,000 per annum. An annual profit related discretionary bonus. Free lunch daily.