Design Engineer (Mechanical)

Kraft Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in 3D CAD design using software like Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks to create detailed models and drawings for process and material handling solutions. Collaborating closely with the Project Lead and Design Manager, you will contribute to the design of both bespoke and standard systems, ensuring precision and efficiency in mechanical components and assemblies. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment that values your contributions and professional growth.

Benefits

21 days annual holiday

Bank Holidays

Long service scheme

Pension contribution scheme

Qualifications

• Proven 3D CAD design experience using Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks.
• Educated to HNC level or above in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of bespoke and standard process and material handling lines.
• Produce mechanical component drawings, assembly drawings, and 3D models.

Skills

3D CAD Design

Mechanical Engineering Knowledge

Structural Engineering Knowledge

Manufacturing Processes Knowledge

Hydraulics and Pneumatics System Design

Machinery Design

Fluid System Design

Civil Engineering

FEA and Hand Calculations

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Solidworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

An opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer is available with my client who are leading manufacturers of process plant and material handling solutions. Their ideal candidate will have proven 3D CAD design experience using Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks to produce 3D models, mechanical component and assembly drawings.

Mechanical Design Engineer role:

Working as the Mechanical Design Engineer you will report to and work alongside the Project Lead and Design Manager to assist in the design of bespoke and standard process and material handling lines and associated equipment. This will include - mechanical component drawings, mechanical assembly drawings, structural steelwork drawings, 3D models, bills of materials, and site surveys.

Mechanical Design Engineer requirements:

1. Educated to HNC level or above in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or similar.
2. Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks 3D CAD packages.
3. Mechanical engineering knowledge.
4. Structural engineering knowledge.
5. Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
6. Microsoft Office.
7. Hydraulics and pneumatics system design (advantageous).
8. Machinery design (advantageous).
9. Material and mechanical handling (advantageous).
10. Fluid system design (advantageous).
11. Civil engineering (advantageous).
12. FEA and Hand calcs (advantageous).

Mechanical Design Engineer package:

Salary GBP28k - GBP35k DOE.
21 days annual holiday, Bank Holidays and long service scheme.
Pension contribution scheme.