Warwick Hybrid
£40,000 £55,000 + Benefits Permanent
VIQU are working with an established engineering manufacturer delivering large-scale, heavy-duty mechanical systems to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong experience in structural fabrications and load-bearing equipment. This role is focused on heavy fabricated structures (3mm plate and above)
Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
Design and develop heavy-duty fabricated structures and assemblies
Design and detail welded and bolted joints for structural applications
Produce 3D models, assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings with full GD&T/GPS
Apply strong mechanical reasoning to understand load paths, stress, deflection and structural behaviour
Support validation, verification and design reviews for large mechanical systems
Work closely with manufacturing to ensure practical, buildable designs
Investigate field and service issues, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions
Support engineering change management and continuous improvement initiatives
Key Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Proven experience designing heavy fabrications (3mm+ plate and welded structures)
Experience with large mechanical systems such as cranes, lifting equipment, process plant, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, rail or similar heavy engineered products
Strong understanding of welded structures and bolted joint design
Ability to produce accurate 2D drawings with appropriate GD&T/GPS application
Solid mechanical fundamentals with the ability to understand structural load paths and failure modes
Experience resolving in-service or field performance issues
3D CAD experience required (Solid Edge preferred; SolidWorks or Creo considered)
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