Mechanical Design Engineer

OutThere RPO; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Andover is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to innovate and design machines from concept through production. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and proficiency in SolidWorks. Responsibilities include creating 3D models, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. This is an exciting opportunity in a rapidly growing industry.

Qualifications

• Experience within heavy machinery, construction, engineering, or agricultural industries.
• Understanding of FEA - stress analysis is beneficial.
• Understanding of hydraulics and electrics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design machines from concept through to production.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements.
• Perform design validation and verification through simulations.
• Support manufacturing teams with design-related issues.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD modelling

Mechanical design

Product development

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Minimum of 2 years experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer

Proficiency in the use of SolidWorks

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company at the forefront of wood chipper manufacturing. This role has been created to support the continued growth of a market-leading brand known for driving innovation and setting new standards in the field of Arboriculture.

About the Company
This organisation is a bold, forward-thinking manufacturer with a passion for excellence in product design, sales, and production. Over the past 12 years, the business has achieved significant growth in revenue and output, with ambitious plans in place to accelerate even further.

The brand is widely recognised across the UK and Europe for its premium quality, exceptional performance, and unbeatable aftercare. With new product launches and continued investment in innovation, this is a fantastic time to join a business that’s shaping the future of the Arboriculture industry.

The Role
We are looking for a hard working Mechanical Design Engineer, that has experience within either heavy machinery, construction, engineering or agricultural industries.

The ideal candidate must be an Engineer with a commercial mindset, and have the ability to follow a product through its entire lifecycle; from concept through production and beyond.

You must have great communication skills, be a team player, collaborative and not afraid to share knowledge/successes with the wider team.

Key Responsibilities
* Work alone or as a team to design machines from concept through to production
* Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
* Perform design validation and verification through simulations and analysis.
* Develop and revise engineering documentation, including BOMs and assembly instructions.
* Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
* Support manufacturing teams with design-related issues and improvements.
* Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards and regulations.

Experience & Qualifications
* SolidWorks (Required)
* CAD modelling (Required)
* Mechanical design (Machinery based - Required)
* Product development (Required)
* Understanding of FEA - stress analysis (Beneficial)
* Simulation and analysis (Beneficial)
* Understanding of Hydraulics and Electrics (Beneficial)
* Experience with design validation and verification processes
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Effective communication and teamwork abilities

MUST be able to complete physical, manual job as this may come up from time to time in product testing.

Qualifications
* Minimum of 2 years experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
* Proficiency in the use of SolidWorks