ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 

LOCATION- Dorset 

TERM- Permanent 

SALARY- £40,000- £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

My client designs and manufactures specialist equipment and precision parts. They are looking to take on a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Dorset on a permanent basis.  

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
*At least 5 years of experience in a similar CAD Design / Mechanical Development position
*Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
*Knowledge of machinery, hydraulics, sheet metal design and precision components 
*Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
*Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD, 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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve: *Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
*Reverse Engineering, developing products, testing and prototyping 
*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.