Design Engineer
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Permanent; Full Time
Kendal, Cumbria; site based with flexible working options
Do you have experience designing mechanical products or assemblies?
Have you used 3D CAD such as SolidWorks in a professional setting?
Are you comfortable working with tolerances, drawings, and technical documentation?
What's in it for you
£31,248 to £42,456 depending on experience
10% employer pension contribution plus 4% employee
25 days holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy or sell additional days
Flexible working
Chartership support and ongoing professional development
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance at 3x salary
Access to occupational health and EAP
What will you be doing?
Interpret customer requirements and define design specifications
Develop and validate pump designs for performance and durability
Carry out tolerance analysis on assemblies
Produce and maintain technical documentation and reports
Create and modify 3D CAD models and engineering drawings
Apply GD&T to ensure manufacturability and fit for purpose design
Support prototype builds and testing activities
Present design updates and solutions to internal stakeholders
Where will you be doing it?
Established engineering and manufacturing site in Kendal
Working within a collaborative detailed design team
Supporting global customers in power generation and industrial sectors
Mix of new product development and ongoing project work
What will you need?
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar; or equivalent experience
Experience with rotating equipment or assemblies
Understanding of engineering design processes
Strong 3D CAD capability; SolidWorks preferred
Experience producing technical drawings and specifications
Knowledge of tolerancing and GD&T
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Organised approach with ability to meet deadlines