MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Job Descriptions

The Company

This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

You will be joining a sizeable, well-established group who will welcome you into their team.

Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently. 

Mechanical Development Engineer Package and Benefits

• £37,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid working – two days per week from home following successful probation
• 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus, Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme, Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)

Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Mechanical Development Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar would be ideal. HNC /HND will be considered, along with the right experience.
• 3D design proficiency. Solidworks is preferred, but other 3D experience will be considered. 
• Strong product development experience.
• Design for Manufacture. 
• Problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Drafting experience. 
• A level of calculations experience.
• Some GD&T and simulation experience would be useful but is not essential.  

Mechanical Development Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Development Engineer will lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation / implementation.
• Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of products.
• Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks CAD and PLM software. 
• Provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly.
• Oversee validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report. Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products.
• Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly.
• Conduct calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations.