ROLE- Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION- Slough
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £45,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience
My client provides products and engineering solutions within the Medical sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer, with some team lead/management experience, to join their team in Slough on a permanent basis.
The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
- At least 5 years of Mechanical Design experience
- Experience working with medical devices or in a related industry
- Strong knowledge of plastic injection moulding
- Experience leading teams, managing projects, handling complaints and solving problems would be beneficial
- Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar
- Excellent mathematical ability and knowledge of mechanisms
- Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor etc.
- 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 Lead Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
- Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
- Working in a highly regulated industry to design patented products
- Leading a small team
- 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 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.