About the Opportunity
White Label Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a key client in the Warrington area as they continue to expand their growing Design and Projects Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is passionate about new product development, manufacturing and project ownership to join a stable, cash-positive business with strong growth plans. You will play a pivotal role in supporting factory expansion, continuous improvement and R&D activity, with clear opportunities for long-term career development.
This position is primarily Warrington-based, with ad-hoc travel required to the Dudley site to support projects and production activity.
The Role
This is a varied, hands-on design role where you will take responsibility for projects from initial concept through to manufacture, testing and continuous improvement.
You will be involved in:
* New product development and redesign
* Jig, fixture and assembly design
* Factory expansion and production improvements
* R&D and onsite product testing
* Close collaboration with production, fabrication and technical teams
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support new product development and redesign projects
* Produce 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks (essential requirment)
* Design jigs, fixtures and assembly processes
* Take ownership of project delivery and timelines
* Support R&D and onsite testing
* Create BOMs, part codes and technical data
* Develop flat patterns for manufacture
* Carry out CAM programming
* Support marketing materials and product training
* Handle technical enquiries and customer specials
* Work closely with production and fabrication teams
* Carry out product testing and performance improvements
* Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues
Requirements & Skills
* Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
* Sheet metal and fabrication experience is essential
* BOM creation experience (SAGE beneficial)
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 / QMS
* CAM / RADAN experience advantageous
* Press brake and turret punch knowledge advantageous
* Independent, proactive and hardworking
What’s on Offer
* Involvement in major growth and expansion projects
* Exposure to R&D, testing and full project ownership
* A clear and realistic career development path
* Company bonus and flexible working hours
* Long-term stability within a growing multi-million pound turnover business
If you would like to apply, or have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Steph at White Label Recruitment