Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer - R&D to c£60k + benefits neg dep exp East Midlands - Commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham Our client has been established for almost a quarter of a century and are recognised as market leaders in the provision of bespoke innovative materials handling and automation solutions to a diverse range of clients and industry sectors throughout the UK, and as a result of continued success and an ongoing programme of exciting strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to complement their dynamic and professional R&D team. Working out of prestigious offices commutable from Nottingham, the successful Mechanical Design Engineer candidate will thrive within a technology focussed solutions environment and will be responsible for a range of duties that will include (but not be limited to): Designing both bespoke solutions to meet customer requirements as well as modifying and updating existing products from the expansive solutions portfolio.Producing drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCad and creating associated BOM's.Performing accurate engineering calculations and ensuring that Machinery Directives and Engineering standards are adhered to.Undertaking regular liaison with customers and occasionally visiting them on siteInterpreting customer and supplier technical documentation and specifications and generating suitable design concepts whilst working closely with fellow departments. To be considered for this varied and genuinely exciting Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity, you will have experience in the Master Model Design Approach, Parametric design, Design Tables and CAD Macros / Automation. Computer programming (coding) experience would be advantageous, as would previous Rapid Prototyping experience (3D Printing etc) al