Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer | Colchester area | £40,000

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business based in the Colchester area.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, developing innovative mechanical products from initial concept through to manufacture. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced engineering team, with opportunities to develop into an independent designer.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical and electromechanical products using 3D CAD software
Produce detailed engineering drawings, technical documentation and specifications
Support product development from concept through to prototyping, testing and manufacture
Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles, tolerance analysis and cost optimisation
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing and project teams to deliver projects on time
Identify design improvements and troubleshoot technical issues
Support and mentor junior engineers where required

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer or Mechanical Designer, ideally within a product-based manufacturing environment
Strong experience using SolidWorks for 3D modelling and design
Good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials and engineering standards
Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies
Knowledge of design for manufacture, tolerances and cost-effective engineering solutions
Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience

Desirable Experience

SolidWorks PDM, CircuitWorks or SolidWorks Routing
Sheet metal design and fabrication
CNC machining and 3D printing
Mechanical design for electronic systems

What's on Offer

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy and sell holiday
Life assurance
Company gym/spa membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Training and further education opportunities
Company social events
Opportunities for career development and progression

Interested?

If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and work on a diverse range of engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV to find out more