Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

5 weeks holiday

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Ashford, Kent, to join a specialist manufacturer of heavy machinery and extrusion tooling. You will design customer-specific production equipment, create 3D CAD models, and support machinery development for a global customer base.

The role requires a mechanical engineering qualification, CAD experience, and a willingness to travel 2–3 times per year. Office-based, permanent position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• HND or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Graduates will be considered
• Experience using AutoCAD and Inventor or other 3D CAD packages
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and how they apply to mechanical design
• Willingness to travel internationally (2–3 trips per year)
• Knowledge of metal machining and hydraulics/pneumatics is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Undertaking mechanical design work across heavy machinery, extrusion tooling and process plant.
• Designing customer-specific production equipment, often one-off.
• Producing mechanical designs using AutoCAD, Inventor or other 3D CAD packages.
• Supporting the design and development of machinery and associated equipment.
• Producing technical documentation for equipment and engineering projects.
• Providing technical support to a global customer base.
• Working closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are suitable for production.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.

Education

HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

3D CAD

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: GBP30,000–GBP35,000 (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Office based
Employment Type: Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer is required in Ashford, Kent for our client, a specialist manufacturer of non–ferrous continuous extrusion machinery and cold pressure welding equipment.

With a strong international customer base, our client designs and manufactures heavy machinery, extrusion tooling and process plant, much of which is customer–specific and produced on a one–off basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer or graduate to join a multi–disciplined engineering team, working on a variety of mechanical design projects while contributing to technical documentation and providing support to customers worldwide.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Overview

• Undertaking mechanical design work across heavy machinery, extrusion tooling and process plant.
• Designing customer–specific production equipment, much of which is manufactured on a one–off basis.
• Producing mechanical designs using AutoCAD, Inventor or other 3D CAD packages.
• Supporting the design and development of machinery and associated equipment.
• Producing technical documentation for equipment and engineering projects.
• Providing technical support to a global customer base.
• Working closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are suitable for practical production.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Requirements

• HND or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Graduates will be considered.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Inventor or other 3D CAD packages.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and how they apply to mechanical design.
• Willingness to travel internationally, averaging approximately 2–3 trips per year.
• Practical understanding of inspection and quality control procedures would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of metal machining would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics would be advantageous.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Salary: GBP30,000–GBP35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Holiday entitlement: 5 weeks annual leave.
• Pension: Contributory pension scheme.
• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:30.
• Friday: 08:00–13:00.
• Working arrangement: Office based.