Design Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Friendly and supportive team

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Design Engineer in Poole, Dorset. You will design and develop bespoke handling equipment, creating 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed drawings using SolidWorks, and validating designs through testing and FE analysis where required.

The role requires a mechanical engineering qualification and strong practical knowledge of manufacturing processes. You will contribute to technical documentation, risk assessments, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong SolidWorks skills with 3D modelling, assemblies and detailed drawings.
• Design and development of bespoke handling equipment from concept to manufacture.
• Create risk assessments, FMEA, and technical documentation.
• Prepare General Arrangement drawings based on customer specs.

Responsibilities

• Produce concept and detailed mechanical designs for new products and modifications.
• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed drawings in SolidWorks.
• Perform product testing and design validation; conduct manual calculations and FE analysis as needed.
• Generate engineering documentation including risk assessments, FMEA, and technical files.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to clarify requirements and resolve design queries.
• Support technical sales with drawings and design guidance during quotes and projects.

Skills

CAD modelling

Liaison with customers

Technical documentation

Design validation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP40000 per annum

Location: Poole, Dorset

Design Engineer required. Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer of high-quality bespoke materials handling equipment, supplying specialist solutions to customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment, taking responsibility for the design and development of bespoke handling equipment. The successful candidate will have previous mechanical design experience within a manufacturing environment, with strong Solidworks skills and the ability to take designs from initial concept through to manufacture.

• Producing concept and detailed mechanical designs for new products, bespoke customer requirements and modifications to existing equipment.
• Creating 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Carrying out product testing and design validation, including manual engineering calculations and FEA analysis where required.
• Producing engineering documentation, including risk assessments, FMEA documentation and technical files.
• Creating clear General Arrangement drawings based on customer requirements, specifications and supplied samples.
• Liaising directly with customers and suppliers to clarify technical requirements, resolve design queries and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Supporting the technical sales team by providing drawings, technical input and design guidance during the quotation and project-scoping stages.
• Previous experience working in a Mechanical Design Engineer, Technical Design Engineer or similar engineering design position.
• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, including 3D modelling, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Design, Product Design or a related engineering discipline.
• Good practical understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing fabricated or manufactured components and assemblies would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of FEA, risk assessments, FMEA and technical documentation would be beneficial.
• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Working hours Monday to Thursday, 8:45am - 5:00pm, and Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.