Overview
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, you will design precision-engineered, bespoke electromechanical assemblies for complex capital equipment, whilst being able to manage all facets of the project life as part of a project team. You'll be involved across the full project lifecycle—from concept and detailed design through to delivery—giving you real ownership and visibility of your work. This position would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in bespoke capital equipment, excellent 3D CAD capability, and good commercial awareness. You'll be a confident, self-motivated engineer who enjoys taking responsibility, collaborating closely with colleagues, and contributing to innovative engineering solutions within a forward-thinking, supportive team.
What You'll Do
* 3D design work on a project-by-project basis for both standard and custom machines
* Carrying out and completing design changes following the internal process as required
* Working on design solutions for the sales team
* Compiling and amending Bill of Materials in both modelling and MRP / ERP systems
* Ensuring all project documentation is complete and available for other departments as required
* Carry out such other tasks as may from time to time be requested, within the competence of the jobholder
Essential
What you'll bring
* 3D & 2D CAD design experience using an industry standard platform (in-house system Autodesk Inventor)
* Ability to design efficiently and cost effectively
* Experience designing complex assemblies and sub-assemblies
* Experience with tolerances and fits vital
* Experience with a multitude of different design areas - press tools, pneumatics, fabrications, machined components, rotating elements, sensors, actuators, conveyors, drive mechanisms, gears
* Use or experience of AutoDesk Vault
* Experience of design change processes
* DFMA and value engineering
Desirable
Desirable
* Epicor experience
Person profile
* Eager to take on new design challenges
* Thrives on problem solving and lateral thinking
* Self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic
* Able to manage workload and work to deadlines
* A real team player, collaborative and inclusive
* Excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships
Remuneration
* Competitive
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension 5%
* Company life insurance x6
* 37 hour working week (Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm)
* Discretionary bonus
* Early Friday finish
* Income protection after 3 years' service
* Access to Independent Financial Adviser
* Office based
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