Mechanical Design Engineer

Summary: The Mechanical Design Engineer role involves leading innovative engineering projects, focusing on the development of complex systems from concept to manufacture. The position requires a skilled individual to mentor a team and manage multiple design projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will utilize SolidWorks for detailed designs and collaborate with various teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. This is a senior role that demands technical expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring a team of mechanical and electronic engineers
• Managing multiple design projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Creating detailed designs using SolidWorks
• Conducting feasibility studies, prototyping, testing, and validation of new and existing designs
• Collaborating with production, software, quality, and aftersales teams to ensure seamless integration
• Staying current with industry standards and ensuring compliance with ISO and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting progress to senior stakeholders

Key Skills:

• 3-5 years experience within mechanical design
• Proven experience in bespoke machine design and project delivery
• Exposure to injection mould and tool design
• Experience using SolidWorks
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Salary (Rate): £40.00 Hourly

City: Gloucester

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Engineering

Detailed Description From Employer:

Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer looking to take the lead on innovative, bespoke engineering projects? This is your opportunity to step into a senior role where your technical expertise and leadership will drive the development of complex systems from concept through to manufacture.

This organisation is seeking a forward-thinking Design Engineer to join their high-performing team, delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring a team of mechanical and electronic engineers
• Managing multiple design projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Creating detailed designs using SolidWorks
• Conducting feasibility studies, prototyping, testing, and validation of new and existing designs
• Collaborating with production, software, quality, and aftersales teams to ensure seamless integration
• Staying current with industry standards and ensuring compliance with ISO and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting progress to senior stakeholders

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years experience within mechanical design
• Proven experience in bespoke machine design and project delivery
• Exposure to injection mould and tool desng
• Experience using Solidworks
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills

Additional Info:

• Rate: 35.00-40.00 per hour
• Predominately office based/1-2 days from home
• Start Date: ASAP

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.