MTrecs new career opportunity Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Design Engineer on a permanent basis. The Job youll do As Design Engineer you will support the design and development of new and bespoke products within a specialist manufacturing environment. You will work across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through to manufacture, testing, and market launch, while supporting continuous improvement across products and processes. Design and develop new and bespoke products from concept through to market launch, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners. Translate customer and business requirements into robust, manufacturable, and cost effective design solutions. Manage allocated design and development activities to agreed timescales. Convert customer enquiries into development samples and complementary product lines. Produce and maintain accurate 3D CAD models and technical drawings using SolidWorks, including assemblies and detailed component drawings. Manage product structures, bills of materials and documentation using the IFS MRP system. Ensure designs comply with recognised engineering standards, including the correct application of ISO limits, fits and geometric tolerancing.5 Design precision machined components, including close tolerance turned, milled and moulded parts. Work with Operations and Quality teams to optimise designs for manufacture, quality and cost. Identify, evaluate, and work with suppliers to support technical capability, component availability, lead times and cost estimation. Support prototype, testing and validation activities, including the development of in house test rigs and facilities. Provide technical support to customers, suppliers and the Sales team. Support product innovation and cost reduction initiatives aligned with business strategy. Support continuous improvement activities across engineering and manufacturing. About You Have a strong background in mechanical design engineering, with experience delivering practical, manufacturable design solutions within a production or manufacturing environment. Confident working with 3D CAD systems, particularly SolidWorks or similar, and experienced in producing detailed engineering drawings and documentation to recognised standards. You will have a good understanding of manufacturing processes and be experienced in the design of precision machined components, including close tolerance parts. Experience managing bills of materials and working with MRP systems is essential, along with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines. You will be a collaborative and proactive individual, comfortable working with colleagues across the business, as well as engaging with suppliers and customers to resolve technical issues and support product development. You will ideally hold a minimum of an HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering. However, candidates with relevant Electrical Engineering experience may also be considered, particularly where this has been gained within a design, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environment. Applicants will be considered where they can demonstrate a strong and consistent work history within a relevant engineering or manufacturing environment, supported by proven technical capability, practical experience, and problem-solving skills. The Rewards and the Benefits Holiday buy
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