Design Engineer

Design Engineer

c.£35-40k (negotiable based on experience and skill-set)

Gillingham

Mon-Fri (7am-4:30pm, with a half day on Friday!)

Please note, I cannot consider candidates who require sponsorship for this role, so please do not apply if you do not already have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions.

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with proficiency using Autodesk Inventor?

Do you enjoy being ‘hands on’ and testing out designs within a Production environment?

Are you looking for a stable, long term opportunity with a blend of CAD Design and physical manufacturing duties?

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with an established business who are leaders in their field.

This role sits within the R&D function, working closely with a team of Toolmakers and Engineers.

Duties include:

• Designing and creating 2D drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Inventor.
• Aiding the manufacturing of parts by creating CAD models from existing drawings.
• Liaising with Engineering and Production teams to ensure that correct techniques are implemented through all design stages of production.
• Developing equipment and tooling for both existing and new products.
• Ensuring documentation for calculations, limitations and work instructions are kept accurately throughout the design process.

To be considered, you must:

• Be educated to a minimum of HNC level or equivalent within a relevant Engineering discipline
• Be proficient in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD with a portfolio to demonstrate your ability Have some experience using tools and machinery in a manufacturing environment to test and refine designs
• Demonstrate a strong underpinning knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
• Have knowledge of geometric tolerances and be able to give examples of where you have used this knowledge in your designs
• Communicate well and enjoy working in a team environment

To stand out you will also have:

• Experience in the design and manufacture of metal components

Why would you want to work here?!

• Fantastic work/life balance – sociable hours with an early finish every Friday!
• Established, stable business with a great reputation
• Friendly, supportive team
• Interesting mechanical engineering challenges – bespoke products
• Opportunities to develop and progress
• Competitive salary dependent on experience and skill-set

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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