Mechanical Design Engineer
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Clear progression routes, training, hybrid |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Taunton, Somerset, TA2 0GY |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26598_1749206574 |
Summary
Mechanical Design Engineer - Taunton - Somerset
£40,000 - £45,000
Clear progression routes, development & training opportunities, 25 days holiday + B/H, onsite parking,
Our client is a leading manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products that's quality is recognised as second to none. With a strong order book and due to growth into various export markets they are looking for a Design Engineer to join their Engineering team.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Responsible for researching, planning & developing new & improving existing design applications
* Preparation, production & modification of design schemes, calculations, BOM's & detailed drawings
* Complete projects within product development guidelines, including design for production and appropriate field service solutions to product performance requirements, costs & schedules
* Create designs using 2D & 3D CAD - Inventor & SolidWorks software
* Manage designs through to production and to customer installation
* Review incoming engineering change/design requests from customers
* Ensure that service requirements and included in all designs
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Essential to have a minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering
* Desirable to have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Highly competent in 2D & 3D modelling / CAD - Using Inventor & SolidWorks design software
* Aptitude for problem solving & analysing data
* Solid understanding of mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, metalworking & plastics
* Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar mechanical design
* Must be a focused individual on delivery of project solutions to time/specification & cost
* Able to work to project deadlines & prioritise own workload
* Strong communication skills - liaising with design team, customers, production staff & projects
Benefits Package:
£40,000 - £45,000
Clear progression routes, development & training opportunities, 25 days holiday + B/H, onsite parking,
If you are interested in this position or similar roles please send your CV to our Managing Consultant Emma Hardman
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.