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Recruitment Solutions are working with a leading domestic and established international supplier of household products who are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team based in Exeter.

Working within the existing design team, you will be responsible for the design, engineering and specification of all new products alongside the maintenance of the existing product range, and any modifications that may become necessary. You will be reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, you will be expected to generate production ready designs and help ensure the smooth running of the department, ensuring new products are concluded with the agreed timescales and to the standards expected.

The Role – Mechanical Design Engineer

* Taking products from conception to detailed engineering drawings for manufacture.

* Determine manufacturing methods for engineering designs.

* Carry out DFMEA at the outset of each project.

* Ensure that tolerance analysis is carried out during the design process.

* Work with the Production Engineering department to optimise designs to reduce costs,

* Ensure Bill of Materials spreadsheets are generated.

Your Capabilities – Mechanical Design Engineer

* Either degree educated or a proven engineering background with a strong bias to mechanical engineering.

* Demonstrated ability in product development.

* Sheet metal manufacture experience and knowledge of sheet metal processes.

* Proven experience of working with Solid Edge

* Ability to generate 2D production drawings according to GD&T best practise.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Possess proven team working skills.

Benefits on Offer – Mechanical Design Engineer

* Base Salary between £36,500 - £40,000

* Free car parking

* Electric Vehicle Lease or Cycle to Work schemes

* Flexi Time Policy

* Employee Assistance Programme for a range of home, health and work issues

* Generous staff discount on our products.

* Employee Benefits Hub which gives discounts for supermarkets, cinema tickets, gifts and a wide range of items from other suppliers.

To find out more about this position please contact Dave Smith at Recruitment Solutions in Exeter or apply online