Design Engineer Mechanical Engineering Design

We require a personable and self-motivated Design Engineer who can communicate effectively (written and oral) and influence at all levels in any environment. They must have strong problem-solving skills, be motivated, and have the ability to work as part of a team and independently. The Design Engineer must be able to organize their workload effectively and balance short-term projects alongside longer-term objectives. They must have a flexible and adaptable "can-do" approach and the ability to work alone or as a group. A high skill level of SolidWorks is desirable, and an understanding of manufacturing processes and methods would be ideal but not essential.

The Design Engineer must aim to increase efficiency and performance through well-designed products and processes. Moreover, they should look to streamline the design side over the coming years, perhaps by looking at a more generic way to jig parts with machined bases, etc. The Design Engineer must have the ability to attend customer meetings to discuss their requirements and our capabilities.

Desired Experience:

We require a Design Engineer with 2-5+ years of experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer Role and Project Management.

Qualifications:

The Design Engineer must have Design Engineering and Mechanical Engineering skills, experience in using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, Product Design skills, and Electrical Engineering skills would be an advantage. Additionally, experience in the automotive or motorsport industries would be a plus. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required.

Description of Duties

Role Description:

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment. Full-time on-site Design Engineer who will be responsible for designing and developing mechanical and electrical components. The Design Engineer will be using computer-aided design software and developing product design to achieve day-to-day tasks.

The role includes producing product designs, manufacturing methodologies, costings, and documents. The Design Engineer will work closely with the lead engineer and technical team to understand customer requirements and find solutions utilizing standard/existing products where possible. Moreover, they will manage technical and sales projects and will be responsible for quoting parts during busy times or holidays in the technical department. The Design Engineer will also create and maintain records within the company's engineering policies in the ERP system, manipulate customer CAD files for quoting, and create engineering drawings for use both internally and externally.

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday in addition to Statutory Bank Holidays.
• Paid overtime.
• Workwear provided.
• Free onsite parking.
• Pension.
• Cycle scheme.