MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Job Descriptions

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.