Mechanical Design Engineer

Contek Recruitment are currently working exclusively with a precision engineering group, who are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. The company are a quality-focused precision engineering/manufacturing and sub-contract machining company specialising in defence project work and the design and manufacture of superior quality work-holding solutions. They predominantly supply the nuclear, aerospace and defence, medical, machine tool, automotive, and power generation sectors. The customer base includes blue-chip organisations such as Rolls Royce, Boeing, Siemens, and Toyota to name only a few. They have capabilities for a range of services, including:

• CNC milling and CNC turning.
• Wire erosion (EDM machining)
• Universal, surface, and jig grinding.
• Precision assembly.
• Vibratory finishing.
• 3D printing.
• CMM Inspection. JOB ROLE: Mechanical Design Engineer<br />JOB TYPE: Permanent WORKING HOURS: 39 hours per week - Monday to Thursday (7:15am – 4:15pm) and Friday (7:15am – 12:30pm) – Flexible for the right person SALARY: £36,000.00 - £45,000.00 per year (Dependent on experience) DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and development of mechanical components using SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Siemens NX.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to create detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct design reviews and participate in project planning meetings.
• Support the development of work holding solutions and machine tool setups.
• Perform analysis and testing of prototypes to ensure compliance with specifications and performance standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs, changes, and testing results.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and quality assurance, to ensure successful project execution. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
• Previous hands-on experience using Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, or Siemens NX is required.
• An understanding of machine tools and workholding fixtures.
• A committed and driven approach to work.
• Ambition to stay with the company long-term.
• To have a hardworking approach towards daily requirements.
• To be positive and self-motivated. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing UK engineering group working on technically challenging projects across the aerospace, defence, nuclear and advanced manufacturing sectors