Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Wellingborough is seeking a Design Engineer to join their R&D department. The role involves leading projects from concept to completion, utilizing 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks and ANSYS. Hybrid working is available after a qualifying period.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Engineer or similar role.
• Mechanical engineering qualification required.
• 3D CAD experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects from concept to product realisation.
• Conduct stress calculations and prepare engineering documentation.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.

Skills

3D CAD

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Job DescriptionDesign Engineer / Design & Development Engineer / Mechanical Engineer required to join a leading manufacturer based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will join the R&D department and lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation as well as redesigning existing products.

The Design Engineer / Design & Development Engineer / Mechanical Engineer will have an engineering design background with 3D CAD experience and a mechanical engineering qualification (Degree, HND or HNC in mechanical engineering or similar).

There is hybrid working available with the option of working from home 2 days per week after a 3 month qualifying period.

Package
£38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Bonus
Pension

Role
Lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation as well as redesigning existing products
Design & development of products using Solidworks, ANSYS simulation software and other techniques
Conduct stress calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies
Prepare drawings, documents and engineering calculations to support applications
Supporting the R&D department in research, development and testing
Help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using Solidworks and PLM software
Implement engineering change requests
Liaise with various engineering departments
Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:15, Friday 08:30 - 13:00 (Flexitime available)
There is hybrid working available with the option of working from home 2 days per week after a 3 month qualifying period. Office is in Wellingborough

Requirements
Experience as a Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Design & Development Engineer, Project Engineer, CAD Engineer, Mechanical Designer or similar
Mechanical engineering qualification, Degree, HND or HNC
3D CAD experience is essential, SolidWorks beneficial, however other 3D CAD will be considered
Familiar with the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) - beneficial
There is hybrid working available with the option of working from home 2 days per week after a 3 month qualifying period. Office is in Wellingborough