Mechanical Design Engineer

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.

• 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

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 Auto Desk Vault
• Experience of design change processes
• DFMA and value engineering

Desirable

• Epicor experience

• 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

• 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