Design Engineer

Here at GPS Recruitment, we are currently looking to chat with individuals looking to progress their careers as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Our client supplies 65 countries from 5 global sites with heavy engineering products and offers end-to-end site services. To be considered for the position, you will have a good understanding in the use of 3D CAD software as a minimum, with strong mechanical/manufacturing engineering understanding. Main duties: * Use of Inventor / AutoCAD to produce accurate engineering drawings for manufacture / production. * Working alongside internal / external teams providing engineering design support for sales, manufacture and installation. * Designing & detailing fabrications for manufacture, assembly and installation. * Possible opportunities visiting various sites to collect data for drawing production. * Use of 3D scanner to aid in draughting more complicated products. Experience/qualities: * Experience of using 3D CAD software. Autodesk Inventor being advantageous, although not essential. * General knowledge of mechanical handling/ engineering principles. * Metallurgical understanding covering materials and heat treatments. * Ability to reverse engineer customer samples and/ or data collected from customer sites. * Experience of using calibrated measuring instruments such as vernier callipers, micrometers etc. * A background or experience in the materials handling industry is preferable but not essential. * Knowledge and experience in using 3D scanner is preferable but not essential. We are looking to chat with individuals with a genuine enthusiasm for engineering at any level with a willingness to learn and develop their own knowledge and skills to become a valued member of the business. More details will be given upon receipt of application