Mechanical Design Engineer

About Environmental Products and Services Ltd:

EPAS Ltd offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Private Health Insurance for the employee, partner, and children (up to age 25) after a 9-month qualifying period.
• Death in Service Life Insurance after the qualifying period.
• 30 Days' Paid Holiday per annum.
• Company pension contribution.
• Opportunities for career progression and skills development.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment in a growing industry.

• Design and model components, assemblies, and systems in Solid Works and AutoCAD.
• Lead/assist the design of injection-moulded parts: DFM/DFA, draft, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, snap-fits, and tolerance stacks.
• Prepare 2D drawings ( .dxf , .slddrw), 3D step file ( .step), GD&T, and BOMs; manage specifications and documentation.
• Work with toolmakers and suppliers on tooling design, gate/runner strategy, cooling, and part validation.
• Support development, prototyping, and validation of new Grease Shield® models.
• Conduct site surveys of commercial kitchens; measure, assess installation requirements, and create accurate drawings.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Installation teams to improve product performance and manufacturability.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of existing designs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, and safety regulations.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Solid Works (essential) and Vcarve/ Vcarve Pro.
• Proven injection moulding experience (essential):
• End-to-end plastic part design for injection moulding (consumer/industrial preferred).
• Strong DFM/DFA practices and tolerance analysis; understanding of common polymers (e.g., PP, ABS, PA).
• Exposure to tooling considerations and collaboration with mould/tool vendors through to T0/T1/T2.
• Confident conducting on-site surveys and liaising with clients/contractors.
• Experience in product design, manufacturing, or mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and practical engineering.
• Experience with sheet metal, fluid/pipe systems, or environmental technology.
• Knowledge of fabrication, assembly, and test methods; familiarity with ISO 9001 practices.
• Mouldflow/Sim experience, GD&T depth, and PDM/PLM (e.g., Solid Works PDM).
• Familiarity with 3D printing/rapid prototyping for concept validation.
• Possession of a valid, clean driving license and willingness to travel for site work.