Your new company Hays Engineering are working with a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, aggregate, recycling, road building, ports, and mining sectors. Your new role Under the general supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Custom Projects Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new project development. This position will focus on Material Handling Equipment for the aggregate industry, such as tracked conveyors, hopper feeders, truck unloaders and telescopic stackers. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. You will develop conceptual and final design solutions, manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products. What you'll need to succeed Follow and actively support all company policies and procedures, to include a primary emphasis on safe operations. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Agriculture, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field. Minimum 3 years' experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design). Ability to take responsibility for the completion of projects - achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management while working independently with minimal supervision. Innovative and able to come up with new design concepts and solutions to problems encountered during the design process. Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP systems (Epicor/Oracle preferred). Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary. Understanding/experience with the engineering design process and new product development. Ability to read, interpret and create engineering drawings and standards. Understanding of materials, materials sciences and material properties as they relate to engineering decisions and materials selection. Ability to make a financial and technical case for engineering design decisions. Understanding of manufacturing practices including cutting, forming and welding of metals. Maintain positive, cooperative working relationships by working, interacting, and communicating with various personalities, getting along with customers, vendors, co-workers and management, working both individually and as part of a team. Good organisation and time-management skills. What you'll get in return Paid Holiday Days Company Laptop Life Assurance Company Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Scheme Competitive Salary What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk