Mechanical Design Engineer

JOB - Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION - Colchester
TERM - Permanent
SALARY - £30,000 to £40,000 per annum

My client manufactures a range of Special Purpose Machinery. They are looking to expand their design team by taking on a Mechanical Design Engineer to work in their offices in Colchester. 

The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Knowledge/ Experience of Mechanical Design - Preferably 3 Years or More
Engineering qualification (BEng, MEng, HND, HNC, BSc etc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar
Excellent 3D CAD skills - Inventor preferably, but open to SolidWorks experience
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining and fabrication
Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Be keen to develop with a company long term
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteThe Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Working within the current engineering team
Producing engineering documents in line with contracts and projects
Producing 3D designs using CAD software
Generating the BOM’s to go with the associated designs
Liaising with colleagues on other engineering tasks as requiredIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation