Mechanical Design Engineer
2020 Recruitment are working with an engineering client who are looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to their team in West Lothian.
This is a permanent position and offer the opportunity to work on various projects across different industries.
The Design Engineer will manage projects from start to finish and will also be responsible for working closely with customers to understand their design ideas or queries.
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The Role
As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be working within the Design Team. Designers act as project engineers and managers as well as designers. Working in a fast-paced environment, the designers own a project from quotation to delivery stage and have a great deal of direct interaction with their customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
* Control and maintain job history including drawing documentation, BOM, supplier quotations.
* Full completion of all ERP information and paperwork for in-house/subcontract manufacture.
* Monitor Job progress and report any delay to the customer and Account Manager in a timely manner. Pursue avenues to minimize any impact on the customer.
* On site visits with customers to evaluate, advise and design solutions that meet their requirements. Identify and pursue any other sales potential.
* Discuss design and manufacturing methods with the management team to optimise manufacturing efficiency and cost.
* Prepare initial concept drawings; collate all material & parts costs prior to submission to the Sales and Estimating manager.
* Prepare detailed manufacturing CAD drawings (Creo or other) for in-house and sub-contract manufacture.
* Obtain competitive quotations from suppliers and sub-contractors to minimize expenditure.
* Actively pursue new suppliers for competitive quotations, negotiate prices where required.
* Purchase materials used for manufacture.
* Support development of a safety-first culture.
* Timely completion of opportunities/quotations whilst liaising with relevant managers.
* Customer satisfaction/quality.
Requirements
To be considered for the Mechanical Design Engineer role you must have the following:
* Previous experience as a Design Engineer
* Previous experience of working within a manufacturing/engineering environment
* Ability to work within a team as well as other departments
* Confident and outgoing personality
* Experience of Creo would be an advantage
* Full UK Drivers Licence would be highly advantageous
* Must have the right to work in the UK and within a commutable distance of West Lothian
Package
As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be offered the following:
* Salary DOE starting at £40k
* Flexi time. 39 hours a week with core hours being 09.00-15.00
* 34 days holiday
* Annual bonus scheme
* Yearly salary review
* Company events and promotions
* Corporate passes for various organisations
* Life insurance
* Pension contributions
Apply
To apply for this position or to learn more about the role please contact Robert at 2020 Recruitment by phone or email