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Mechanical Design Engineer

IC Resources
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2 months ago
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I am working with a leading RF and Electrical goods manufacturer, supplying products to market sectors such as Aerospace & Defence, Medical, Industrial and Cryogenics who are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them. Your main purpose will be Product Design, creating components, assemblies, engineering drawings, prototyping, and tooling. As part of this engineering team, you’ll engage in the design and develop of high-frequency components. This company is experiencing rapid growth and has ambitious plans for future expansion and investment so please read on to learn more!

The Mechanical Design Engineer’s Role:

  • Product Design
  • Assign part numbers and descriptions in accordance with company engineering standards
  • Assist with costing and labour estimation for assemblies and components
  • Provide technical support for the sales team and manufacturing team
  • Undertake production engineering projects
  • Maintaining drawing and part number databases

Experience needed for this Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Experience of RF connector design is essential
  • Understanding of SolidWorks or similar design packages
  • Strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well with customers and clients alike
  • Creativity skills and capable of problem solving
  • A willingness to travel between sites and to customer sites as the role grows

Why You Should Join as A Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Competitive remuneration based in experience and ability
  • Strong development opportunities
  • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
  • Health Shield – Cash back health insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme

What’s Next?

We’d be keen to speak with anyone who feels they fit into these requirements, whether you have one years’ experience or ten, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to speak about this role in more detail.

Alternatively, if you feel this role isn’t best suited to you but you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer seeking new opportunities please reach out to Zoe Cane at IC Resources to discuss other roles.

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