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Mechanical Design Engineer 6791 Location: Worcester Hours: 36.75 hours, Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm Friday 8am-12.45pm Salary: £40,000 per annum Key Responsibilities of a Mechanical Design Engineer Product Design & Development • Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mechanical components and assemblies. • Collaborate with project teams to ensure designs meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. • Produce and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, operation manuals, and build/test procedures. • Manage components and bills of materials within internal systems. Product Maintenance • Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability, and manufacturability. • Develop solutions for component and system faults throughout the product lifecycle. • Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation. Application Engineering • Design mechanical solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring designs meet functional and performance requirements. Sales, Manufacturing, Commissioning & Customer Support • Work with the sales team to provide timely responses to customer queries. • Support technical aspects of proposals, production builds, installations, and commissioning. • Provide guidance during installations to ensure customer satisfaction. Professional Development & Collaboration • Maintain and expand professional and technical knowledge through training, research, and professional networks. • Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and engineering advancements. • Collaborate with engineering colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Key Skills of a Mechanical Design Engineer • HNC/HND or degree in mechanical engineering. • Preferably 5 years’ experience in mechanical design engineering. • Experience with PLM, FEA, and CFD tools. • Hands-on experience with CAM/CAE tools. • Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software for modelling, drawings, and analysis. • Familiarity with engineering analysis tools and mathematical computing software (ANSYS, Matlab, Excel, LabView, etc.). • Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science. • Creativity, analytical skills, and technical writing abilities. • Manufacturing experience is advantageous. Essential Criteria • Experience designing water brake dynamometers, or alternatively, experience with high-speed rotating components up to 25,000 rpm. • Active use of SolidWorks in current or recent employment. To be considered for this role, please email your CV to [email protected] or call Max Gomer on 01453 755330. REFER A FRIEND: If you have a colleague or friend who may be interested in one of our roles, refer them to us today!