Mechanical Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Contributory pension

37 hours per week

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Ashford, Kent. The role focuses on mechanical design across heavy machinery, extrusion tooling and process plants, with production of one-off, customer-specific equipment.

You will design using AutoCAD and Inventor, support development and produce technical documentation for global projects. Travel internationally 2–3 trips yearly; office-based, permanent, 37 hours/week.

Qualifications

• HND or higher Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• 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, approx. 2–3 trips per year.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

3D CAD

Education

HND or higher (Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: Ashford, KentSalary: £30,000-£35,000 (DOE)Working Arrangement: Office basedEmployment 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: £30,000-£35,000 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.