Senior mechanical design engineer

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION- Near Chichester TERM- Permanent SALARY- GBP35,000-GBP48,000, dependent on experience My client manufactures specialist equipment for a variety of industries. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team near Chichester on a permanent basis. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: At least 4 years rsquo; experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering position Have excellent problem solving skills, with a positive and energetic attitude Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar Knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, fabrication, welded parts and machining Be proficient using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo etc. Knowledge of a variety of materials ndash; sheet metal, injection moulded plastics 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 Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior team members 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: Designing and developing products from concept to production, with a focus on R D and prototyping Managing the product portfolio, sustaining documentation, and taking charge of continuous development Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings Design for welded and fabricated sheet metal parts Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements 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