JUNIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

I ampleased to be supporting our industry leading manufacturing client in their search for a permeant Mechanical Design Engineer.

Benefits:

• £32,000 - £42,000
• 25 Days annual Leave + Bank Holiday
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance Scheme

This Mechanical Design Engineer role will see you creating 2D & 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor to customer specification to meet increased demand within this growing precision engineering business.

The ideal candidate will be a mechanical design engineer with liaising with clients, supporting technical issues from a design perspective and have exposure to manufacturing environments.

Design Engineer Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• 2D & 3D design.
• Manufacturing exposure.

This role is open to design engineers, mechanical design engineers, senior design engineers and design managers.  

If you are interested in this “Mechanical Design Engineer” role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Leicester, Coventry, Lutterworth, Derby, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent, Corby.

This is an exciting role with a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist machinery. They are part of an established group who have 70+ years experience behind them, and who continue to grow, with the introduction of new products.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will provide design engineering capability to engineering activities/projects assigned to client’s design engineering centre.

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience 
• 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexibility available)
• Hybrid working
• Life Assurance, x2 of salary
• Employee rewards portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Modern working environment

Commutable From: Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Tamworth

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• HND or suitable mechanical engineering design experience. A Degree would be ideal but isn’t essential.
• 3D design proficiency - Pro-Engineer / Creo experience is preferred, but isn’t essential. 
• Have a hands-on approach to engineering design and development.
• Full system design experience would be preferred. 
• Any Automotive, Military, Heavy Engineering, Off Highway / Construction Equipment experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent technical aptitude.
• Previous experience of engineering projects/activities.
• Planning and priority setting.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems would be a big advantage.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the generation and delivery of concept and manufacturing design definitions, based on technical specifications, requirements, costs and other constraints.
• Support the conceptual development for new products.
• Participate in maintaining relevant engineering processes and procedures.
• Supporting the identification of business opportunities.
• Problem solving on existing products and product improvement.
• Support the evaluation of technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions.
• Support assigned projects, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan and budget.
• Working alongside the customer on product development ensuring delivery of solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Keeping up to date in relevant technical areas, developing skills and capabilities, and giving support to others as required.
• Actively participate in business unit improvement activities.

Company and Role Overview

The business is an SME, world leading provider, with 150 employees and 60 years of manufacturing heritage. They have a global supply chain and export over 30% of their product to a world-wide network of customers. The operation consists of a fabrication facility, assembly area, large yard, logistics area and finished goods stores with the majority of product designed and manufactured by the company at their UK site. 

Due to expansion, they are looking for a Junior Electrical Design Engineer. The engineering design department are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is looking for a permanent role in a busy engineering design environment.

Full training and support will be provided in this role. 

Junior Electrical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £26,000 - £28,000
• 37.5 hours per week 
• Half day on Friday’s 
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Death in service benefit

Commutable From: Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent

Candidate Requirements

• Candidates must have some previous work experience, and have permanent right to work in the UK
• Electrical Engineering / Electronic Engineering experience would be a huge advantage
• Ideally, you will hold a HNC / HND, but this isn’t essential
• 18th Edition – training can be given if required
• C&G 2391, Inspection & Testing would be an advantage, but isn’t essential
• Full UK Driving Licence

Junior Electrical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

(full training will be given where required)

• The Junior Electrical Design Engineer will prepare electrical specifications, materials lists, wiring diagrams and data sheets to the regulations and standards appropriate to the site conditions, location and equipment. 
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of procedures, quotations, tenders and installation work involving electrical equipment. 
• Ensure drawings of electrical installations and equipment are prepared and updated as necessary to the appropriate standards. 
• Overseeing of projects through to commissioning – within budget and required timescales. 
• Liaise with customers, visit sites to discuss and agree specifications and performance requirements. Visits to site may entail fault diagnosis, recommending and implementing corrective measures. 
• Design electrical control panels and boards for production in house.
• Create Bills of Material for electrical work

Company and Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering & Design Lead, to work with a leading manufacturer of advanced process technology, who have a rich, well-established background. They have sites here in the UK and overseas

The company's strength lies in its process expertise, engineering excellence and the ability to fully support customers worldwide. The service is complete - from design through installation and commissioning to lifetime support.

The purpose of the Mechanical Design Team Leader is to manage a team of mechanical design engineers of a specific product sector. This requires hands-on technical design leadership, in addition to managing the team workload, communication, quality, and long-term professional development of the team.

Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £55,000
• Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5pm, 1:30pm Finish on Friday’s
• 30 days holiday (inc statutory) plus an additional three days at Christmas
• Life Assurance
• Healthy Pension
• Company and Private Healthcare Scheme

Commutable From: Corby, Wisbech, Spalding, Stamford, Peterborough

Engineering & Design Lead Candidate Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience in 3D design, analysis and testing of mechanical systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise accordingly
• Experience leading and developing other engineers
• Commercially aware
• A level of flexibility is required, as some UK and Global Travel is included

Engineering & Design Lead Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

Technical

• Provide technical direction to the team, producing sound engineering solutions to engineering problems, backed up with design analysis where appropriate.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to problems incorporating the latest materials, manufacturing processes and technology to drive the product range forward.
• Manage product developments, ensuring changes are controlled and implemented across the product range to maintain a standard equipment offering
• Take overall design responsibility for projects assigned to the team and manage them from project launch to completion ensuring all project deliverables are met.
• Ensure all required design standards and legislation are met and that supporting documentation is produced and approved.
• Take responsibility for equipment quality, resolving any design problems found during manufacturing or commissioning. 
• Coordinate technical support to sales to help produce accurate project proposals and to manage project risk.

Team Management

• Direct day-to-day management of team members.
• Recruitment and training plans for direct reports as well as mentoring of junior engineers.
• Management of project cost, schedule and quality.
• Review and provide feedback on prospects incl schedule, design hours and project risk.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager or other Lead Sector Engineers when needed.
• Drive and be a role model for the company values & behaviours.
• To be aware of and follow all company Health & Safety policies and procedures, in respect of self and others.

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.

An opportunity has become available for a Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career within a leading Worcestershire engineering business. 

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Early finish Friday.
• On-Site free parking.

As a Mechanical Design engineer, you will be working within the wider engineering team to develop new and existing projects to remain market leaders.

You will have a sound background of cradle to grave design engineering and the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Both experienced and junior engineers with 1 years’ experience will be considered. 

Design Engineer Requirements:

• Mechanical Design Engineering Qualification.
• 1 Year design engineer experience within relevant industry.
• SolidWorks

The role is open to Mechanical Design Engineers, manufacturing engineers and project engineers,

If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

This Design Engineer role is commutable from: Worcester, Evesham, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Tewkesbury

I have a unique opportunity for a multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a global food giant in the Wolverhampton area. You will join the team as a maintenance technical trainer you will take learn and on board all OEM and technical training and develop this into diagnosis packages for team members to follow. 

My client is looking for a maintenance technical trainer to join their team on a Continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with strong electrical abilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to take a step up in their career. 

Maintenance Technical Trainer Benefits:

• Salary £50,974.56 
• Premium overtime rates. 
• Generous holiday entitlement. 
• 12% Employer Pension Contribution. 
• Training and progression opportunities.  
• Xmas Bonus. 
• Cycle to work. 
• Volunteering days off. (Paid) 

Maintenance Technical Trainer Duties include:

• Continental shift rota. 
• Attend OEM and technical training. 
• Take technical lead in fault finding and develop step by step guides for engineers to follow. 
• Create training logs for engineers and apprentices. 
• Hands on maintenance, preventive and reactive. 
• Record engineering work with SAP. 
• Support and cover for engineering supervisors to achieve departmental goals. 

As a Maintenance Technical Trainer Requirements: 

• Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
• Electrically qualified. 
• Experience with PLC’s ideally Alan Bradley. 
• Strong IT skills.   
• Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
• Health & Safety / Food Safety. 
• Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Technical Trainer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Bilston, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas.

I have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance team leader to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton and Dudley. As chargehand you will be in charge of a small team of engineers to co-ordinate and initiate engineering activities.   

My client is looking for a maintenance team leader to join their team on a Continental shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with no preference. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the worlds best employers.  

Maintenance Team Leader Role Benefits:

• Salary £50,974.56 
• Premium overtime rates. 
• Generous holiday entitlement. 
• 12% Employer Pension Contribution. 
• Training and progression opportunities.  
• Xmas Bonus. 
• Cycle to work. 
• Volunteering days off. (Paid) 

Maintenance Team Leader Duties include:

• Continental shift rota. 
• Improve and promote safety across site. 
• Lead a team of multi-skilled engineers. 
• Focus on departmental KPI’s. 
• Manage and supervise contractors. 
• Shift reports. 
• Planned and reactive maintenance. 
• Identify and procure critical spares. 

As a Maintenance Team Leader Requirements include: 

• Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
• Previous experience in team leading role. 
• Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
• Health & Safety / Food Safety. 
• Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
• PLC knowledge (advantageous) 
• SCADA systems (advantageous). 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Team Leader position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Bilston, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas.

I have a fantastic opportunity for a maintenance engineer to join a well-known company based near Wolverhampton and Dudley. As an engineer you will have access to high level technical recourses and training, my client has a really low turnover of staff, so opportunities here don’t come up often. 

My client is looking for a maintenance engineer to join their team on a Panama shift pattern. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with no preference as training will be provided. My client has a 5-year growth plan in place that presents development and progression opportunities for those who seek it. 

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• Salary £47,087.04 
• Premium overtime rates. 
• Generous holiday entitlement. 
• 12% Employer Pension Contribution. 
• Training and progression opportunities.  
• Xmas Bonus. 
• Cycle to work. 
• Volunteering days off. (Paid) 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Panama shift rota. 
• Improve and promote safety across site. 
• Ensure the smooth running of plant and machinery. 
• Planned and Reactive maintenance. 
• Create and maintain PPM work schedule. 
• Manage and supervise sub-contractors on site. 
• Identify and procure critical plant spares. 
• Monitor electrical and mechanical systems performance. 

As a Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Apprentice trained. (Mechanical or Electrical). 
• Strong fault-finding capabilities. 
• Health & Safety / Food Safety. 
• Be knowledgeable in using quality assurance systems and standards. 
• PLC knowledge (advantageous) 
• SCADA systems (advantageous). 

Please apply find out more about this role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Wombourne, Bilston, Brierley Hill, and surrounding areas.