Mechanical Design Engineer
Full Time, Permanent
Middlewich, Cheshire
About Us
We are ONFAB, a world-leading designer, manufacturer and installer of flexible containment systems and part of Savillex. Primarily serving the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, we have developed unrivalled technology in flexible containment, and process solutions.
We are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our forward-thinking team who shares our belief in the importance of taking pride in your work, inventiveness, ambition, nurture and collaboration.
The Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension
* Free Parking
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, rapidly-growing company boasting a superior product range, impressive client base and ambitious plans for the future.
You'll join an open environment where change and new ideas are embraced, and employees pool their talents together to innovate and improve upon the status quo.
In this role, you will have the chance to make your mark on our approach to design for manufacture and be at the forefront of our team's work to bring creativity and innovation to the development of ONFAB's current and future products.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be tasked with supporting the development of new containment products and prototypes.
Specifically, you will undertake a range of design, research, prototyping, estimation and process improvement activities. You'll work with the Manufacturing Supply Manager and the Operations Manager to ensure the successful delivery of design projects.
Your role will also involve:
* Using customer information and on-site measurements to create containment systems that meet customer needs
* Constructing prototypes and confirming designs
* Ensuring components and assemblies meet quality standards
* Performing physical tests on prototypes
* Providing calculations to support designs and specifications
* Delivering on-site technical support as required
About You
To join us as a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will need:
* A degree (or equivalent) in industrial design, mechanical engineering or a related field
* A good working knowledge of 3D CAD (such as SolidWorks) and 2D CAD (such as AutoCAD) or similar software, gained from your studies, a professional role or similar (such as a placement)
* Excellent IT skills including proficiency with MS Office applications
* A creative approach and an innovative mindset with the ability to come up with new ideas and improvements for existing processes, products or designs
* Knowledge of MRP and PDM software would be beneficial to your application.
This is the perfect role for someone looking to become or with experience as, a Design Engineer, Graduate Design Engineer, Research & Development Engineer, Junior R&D Engineer, R&D Technician, Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Graduate NPD Engineer, or New Product Development Engineer.
ONFAB are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you're seeking your next challenge as a Mechanical Design Engineer, please apply via the button shown.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person