Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Mechanical Designer with expertise in Autodesk Inventor to produce designs and oversee projects. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders ensuring that designs meet customer needs while adhering to manufacturing standards. Join a team that values innovation and offers a robust career development path.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus stats

Flexible work hours

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced and knowledgeable with Inventor Professional 2D & 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of Bulk Materials Handling, Steel Fabrication, or Hydraulics is advantageous.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce mechanical designs from concept to production drawings.
• Work closely with suppliers, sub-contractors, and customers.
• Prepare Key Component and Parts lists.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Technical Understanding

Communication

Education

HND/HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor Professional

Job description

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Finishing Design Services Limited offers a complete machine manufacturing service, from simple jigs and workstations to large production machines. We specialise in producing reliable machines that consistently manufacture high-quality products with maximum efficiency. Our innovative and robust technologies help enhance our customers' manufacturing processes, reduce labor costs, and improve efficiency. We comply with the latest health, safety, and ergonomic standards, and primarily serve OEM automotive, construction, and food industries, among others. Our business is built on delivering outstanding technical innovation, build quality, and support at competitive prices.

What's on offer

• Salary is dependent on experience but negotiable.
• 23 days holiday plus stats, 40 hrs per week with flexible approach & nine-day fortnight work pattern.
• Fantastic development and long-term career opportunity.
• The chance to work on a variety of projects for a varied customer base of which include blue-chip.
• A company who truly value their employees.

Role Description

• Using Autodesk Inventor Professional.
• Produce mechanical designs from concept to production drawings in line with customer needs and business objectives.
• Work closely with suppliers, sub-contractors and customers from initial enquiry through to delivery.
• Participate in on-site surveys to determine design requirements and constraints with the project team and customer.
• Attend Design reviews to present ideas, effectively communicate project status & ensure timescales and budget requirements are achieved.
• Work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure that design for manufacture & assembly has been adequately considered.
• Preparing Key Component and Parts lists – BOM’s.
• Responsible for delivering installation instructions for the equipment, design calculations, proposals & presentations.
• Provide expert input to ensure that the most economical & advantageous design strategy is adopted.
• Responsible for the purchasing of raw materials, components & equipment.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as required.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC/Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering preferable but not essential if experience is present.
• Must be experienced and knowledgeable with Inventor Professional 2D & 3D CAD.
• Experience with the automotive & food industry would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Bulk Materials Handling, Special Purpose Machinery, Steel Fabrication or Machiningoperations would be desirable.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics & motors would be advantageous.
• Experience of layout design.
• Previous exposure to working on different sized projects.
• Excellent level of technical understanding & organisation skills.
• Confident in communication both verbal and written.