ROLE- Design Engineer

LOCATION- Portsmouth

TERM- Permanent

SALARY- £30,000-£43,000, dependent on experience  

My client is a manufacturer of plastic injection moulded products. They are looking for a Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis.

The Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design or similar
At least 1-2 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering position
Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding
Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, Catia V5 etc.
Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proficient using MS Office
Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team 

The Design Engineer role will involve:

Using 3D CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
Liaising with manufacturing providers
Being involved in final assembly of products
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 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