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About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team focused on designing machinery. You will be focusing on improving existing product lines, the research & development behind new product lines and solving engineering challenges. You'll work closely with the design team to deliver innovative solutions to major manufacturers. This is a technically engaging position with scope for career development, especially as the business expands its design capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop machinery using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software
- Create models, drawings, and bills of materials from concept sketches
- Collaborate with sales, applications, production, and controls engineering teams
- Produce drawing packs for manufacturing and ensure compliance with safety standards
- Visit manufacturing and customer sites for testing, troubleshooting, and technical support
Candidate ProfileWe welcome applicants with a strong mechanical engineering background, ideally with experience in:
- Special-purpose machine design
- Sheet metal, structural frameworks, and machining
- 3D CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor) and 2D layout work (AutoCAD)
- Engineering calculations, Excel, FEA, and CFD (beneficial but not essential)
Benefits
- 5% Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- 33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- 39-hour working week
- Travel opportunities
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