Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer Reporting to | Engineering Manager Location | Nylacast World HQ, Leicester, LE4 9LN Hours | 08:30–17:00 (Mon-Fri), 1-hour lunch The Company The Nylacast Group are a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and supply of engineering plastic solutions, with a global brand presence and 9 worldwide locations. Due to significant growth, we are looking to strengthen our Design and Engineering team and as such we have an opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with experience of component application and design. The Mechanical Design Engineer Role As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will be a key member of the Nylacast Technical & Engineering team. Focusing on polymer and application solutions, the successful candidate will provide essential Engineering and technical support to the internal Sales team and to our external customers - new and existing. Main duties of the Mechanical Design Engineer include, however not limited to: · Ability to come up with Engineering Solutions for customers · Accurately complete calculations – load & stress · Undertake FEA evaluation and concept designs · Lead in the preparation of product definition and specifications · Participate in mechanical product design including product specification, material selection, CAD design and detailed product drawings · Application development and design for manufacture · Work simultaneously across a variety of different projects · To produce detailed and accurate 2 & 3D drawings for customers (manufacturing drawings) · Produce timely and accurate technical reports · Keep all documents up to date in accordance with the project and quality accreditations · Familiarisation and understanding of design for manufacturing · Follow-up customer enquiries / queries in a professional and timely manner · To travel both in the UK and internationally to customer sites when required Experience & Requirements for the Mechanical Design Engineer · Previous Experience of Industry Applications · Time Served Mechanical / Design Engineer · Solidworks Experience · Experience of FEA and hand calculations (MathCAD desirable) · Excellent communication skills. · Microsoft Office literate. The successful candidate must have a Full UK Driving Licence & be prepared to travel when required, being flexible and responsive in support of the business needs. Nylacast operates Equal Opportunities and Non-Smoking Policies