Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Portsmouth

Up to 35K

This is a unique opportunity for a talented, ambitious individual to join a leading company within the recreational boating industry. We are seeking someone with a proven ability to turn ideas into commercially viable products. This role has career advancement potential and the opportunity to work on products across my clients product portfolio.

As a Design Engineer, you will drive projects across a broad range of product divisions. You will be expected to contribute to all phases of the product development process, applying your knowledge to engineer product solutions to a high level of design excellence and innovation.

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years commercial design engineering experience
• Proven ability to execute and deliver projects within budget and on time
• Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles, proficient in solving problems and detailing mechanisms and assemblies
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including casting, forging, extrusions, machining, injection moulding and metal fabrication
• Have a working knowledge for specifying correct use of gears and bearings
• An appreciation of drive systems incorporating AC/DC motors and/or hydraulic systems
• Strong 3D CAD skills, preferably Creo or Solidworks
• Good materials knowledge
• Experienced in prototyping and testing
• Ability to think conceptually and communicate ideas clearly
• Ambition and drive to take charge and manage projects
• A team player, ready to support the demands of engineering projects

Qualifications:

• Ideally a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (e.g. Product Design with a focus on engineering)