Overview
Mechanical Design Engineer – Lifting Systems & Crane Accessories
Location: Chester Office
Remuneration: GBP40,000 – GBP50,000
Benefits: 4% matched pension, 2x death in service, 25 days annual leave
Role summary
The role of the Mechanical Design Engineer – Lifting Systems will involve:
* Mechanical design and manufacture of hoisting equipment, crane systems, lifting clamps, winches & material handling solutions
* Delivering accurate engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
* Designing mechanical components and developing complete assemblies using SolidWorks
* Creating new manufacturing drawings and reviewing/updating current drawings
* Ensuring products and drawings comply with industry standards
* Supporting prototyping, testing and validation phases of new product development
* Managing materials and BOMs within SAP, including scheduling, usage tracking, cost control and inventory oversight
* Supporting Engineering and Operations in maintaining the Quality Assurance system
* Maintaining Kaizen / continuous improvement (CI) focus
* May be required to assist with hands-on maintenance of the manufacturing site
Qualifications & requirements
* SolidWorks or related design experience within a manufacturing environment
* Mechanical Engineering degree (BEng, BSME, MEng, MME, IMechE) or extensive time-served experience
* Experience with hoisting equipment, crane systems, lifting clamps, winches, material handling solutions; automotive, aerospace, nuclear, heavy plant, machinery or manufacturing equipment is a plus
* Ability to perform relevant mechanical engineering calculations
* IT literacy (SAP & Microsoft 365)
* Physically fit for a hands-on role
* Excellent communication skills across all levels
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