Role- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary- £45,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Type- Permanent

Location- Huddersfield

My client is a specialist manufacturer of large metalwork & machinery. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Huddersfield on a permanent basis.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Good knowledge of machinery design
Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
At least 7 years' experience in a similar Senior Mechanical Design Engineering position
Chartered Status or working towards
Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials - sheet metal, castings, machining etc.
Excellent proficiency with CAD software - ideally SolidWorks
Experience in a heavy, technical engineering industry would be ideal
Proven ability to drive Engineering development
Good mathematical and general engineering knowledge
The ability to understand system requirements
Be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written 

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:

Using SolidWorks for concept design and producing technical drawings
Designing large machinery and structures
Liaising with manufacturing providers
Being involved in final assembly of products, Stress & FEA testing
Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
Updating 3D models and drawings
Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs
Checking drawings for sign off
Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects 

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible