Mechanical Design Engineer (RF Connectors)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Witham, Essex
10 months ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer (RF Connectors)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Enhanced Holiday Allowance + Healthcare + Excellent Career Development Opportunities + Early Friday Finish

Witham

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work for a global leading manufacturer who provide a stimulating technical environment with lots of opportunities to further your career?

Would you like to work for a business with an exceptional pedigree, who supply the aerospace and defence market, with ambitious plans for growth and investment?

On offer is an outstanding opportunity for a talented Design Engineer with RF or microwave connector design experience to join a leading global specialist manufacturer of coaxial RF connectors, adaptors and cable assemblies.

The company has quadrupled its business over the last three years and is seeking a creative and curious Design Engineer to work with a talented team based in the UK and USA who offer an interesting and stimulating design role with exceptional career development and training opportunities.

The role:

Product design, using SolidWorks to create components, assemblies, engineering drawings, prototyping, and tooling
Assign part numbers and descriptions in accordance with company engineering standards
Create and maintain part numbers and bills of Materials within E-Max ERP System
Assist with costing and labour estimation for cable assemblies and components
Provide technical support for the sales team and manufacturing team
Undertake production engineering projects with a view to continuous improvement and cost reduction.
Create and maintain documentation for engineering procedures and processesThe person:

Mechanical Design Engineer with RF/Microwave connector design, or similar experienceIf you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Mechancial Design Engineer, Solidworks, RF connectors, small machine components,

BBBH:20521

Keywords: Engineering, Mechanical, Engineer, Design, RF, Aerospace, Mediacal, Assemblies, Industrial, Witham, Essex

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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