Mechanical Design and Development Engineer

Engineering Design & Supplies Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering Design & Supplies Ltd in Leicestershire is seeking a Mechanical Design and Development Engineer to join a small but expanding team. You will design moving and lifting equipment, fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks and manage projects from concept to prototype trials.

The role requires collaborating with customers and suppliers, coordinating with engineers and technicians, and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering design experience.
• SolidWorks knowledge or equivalent CAD expertise.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Design parts and assemblies for lifting, moving, fixtures and tooling projects using SolidWorks.
• Design associated components for manufacture in SolidWorks.
• Develop specifications with customers and their requirements.
• Create detailed drawings with data for manufacture.
• Quote for design and manufacture of solutions.
• Deliver completed projects that meet customer requirements and timescales.
• Manage project-related risks and timeline constraints.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, purchasing and engineers.
• Adhere to safety and quality processes of the company and partners.

Skills

Project management

CAD design

Communication

Time management

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Design and Development Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join a small but expanding company. We need someone with experience who can hit the ground running. Salary range from £30000 to £40000 depending on experience.

The main purpose of the role is to design moving and lifting equipment, fixtures and tooling for our customers, a large proportion of which are within the manufacturing industries

The work is predominantly mechanical design using SolidWorks and includes the management of projects from concept and initiation to procurement and prototype trials.

As part of a small team, you will have regular communications with customers and suppliers. The role requires close cooperation with engineers and technicians from other organisations to ensure objectives and timescales are met. You will be responsible for managing multiple projects from customer initiation to completion and installation whilst working in a fast-paced environment.

This means that occasional travel may be required

Previous experience in a similar role is critical.

The role is a full-time, permanent position based in Ellistown, Leicestershire.

Although the role is carried out during ‘office’ working hours, there may on occasion be a requirement to work additional hours or weekends to facilitate key projects or urgent work for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Design parts and assemblies for lifting, moving, fixtures and tooling projects using SolidWorks
• Design associated components for manufacture in SolidWorks
• Developing specifications alongside customers and their requirements
• Complete detailed drawings that have all the required data for manufacture
• Quoting for the design and manufacture of solutions
• Delivery of completed projects that are fit for purpose and to the satisfaction and timescales of the customer
• Management of project-related risks
• Working well with contributors to the process, customers and suppliers; manufacturing, purchasing, engineers, technicians and end users.
• Clearly understand and adhere to our safety and quality management processes and procedures and those of our customers and suppliers

Knowledge skills and experience

Relevant engineering design experienceA sound knowledge and understanding of CAD, ideally at least 5 years experience with SolidWorksKnowledge and understanding of engineering principles including design for manufacture, design for assembly and maintenance, health and safety and project integration.Knowledge of manufacturing techniques such as turning, milling and fabricationExperience of design for manufacturingUnderstanding of general IT for communicationA full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UKAny knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical systems is beneficialPersonal AttributesCreative and thoughtful approach to problem solving engineering challengesWell organisedGood planning and time management skillsAttention to detailFlexibilityResourceful and self-motivatedTeam player with excellent communication skills at all levels

Ability to commute/relocate:

Coalville, Leicestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)