Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLOCATION- Bognor RegisTERM- PermanentSALARY- £35,000-£45,000, 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 in Bognor Regis on a permanent basis.The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Mechanical Engineering positionHave excellent problem solving skills, with a positive and energetic attitude Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similarKnowledge 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 – sheet metal, injection moulded plastics etc. Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerancesExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenProficient using MS OfficeExcellent organisational skills and time management skillsStrong 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 teamThe Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:Designing and developing products from concept to production, with a focus on R&D and prototypingManaging the product portfolio, sustaining documentation, and taking charge of continuous development Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawingsDesign for welded and fabricated sheet metal parts Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirementsLiaising with manufacturing providersBeing involved in final assembly of productsCreating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plansUpdating 3D models and drawingsInputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMsChecking drawings for sign offWorking in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projectsIf you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.