Mechanical Design Engineer

Premier Recruitment Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Basildon. This full-time, permanent role involves producing mechanical designs and drawings for innovative systems and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, proficiency in Autodesk tools, and a commitment to high-quality standards. You'll collaborate with a small team to ensure the seamless integration of parts for assembly while adhering to health and safety regulations. If you're ready to take on your next challenge in a supportive and well-respected company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Autodesk products and drafting standards for BS 8888.

Responsibilities

• Generate manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts.
• Maintain existing mechanical drawings for upgraded equipment.
• Liaise between drawing office and mechanical technicians.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Autodesk AutoCAD (2D)

Autodesk Inventor (3D)

Understanding of machining

Understanding of sheet metal

Understanding of fabrication

Ability to interpret assembly drawings

Health and safety discipline

Education

Recognised engineering certification/apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Vault

SolidWorks

Job description

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Basildon, Essex. We are recruiting for Mechanical Design Engineer. This is a full-time and permanent position working for a very well-established company.

We are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to produce mechanical designs/drawings for our mechanical systems and equipment to work within a small team of mechanical design engineers overseen by the Drawing Office Manager.

• Salary: DOE
• Pension scheme and other generous benefits

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Specification:

• Generating manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts, with supporting mechanical documentation (schedules, bill of materials, sub-assembly drawings, schematics, etc.)
• Maintaining existing mechanical drawings and documentation when existing equipment is upgraded or modified.
• Act as a liaison between the drawing office and Mechanical Technicians/sub-suppliers, and work with other departments as necessary to ensure the correct parts are ordered/supplied for assembly.

Mechanical Design Engineer Essential Experience:

Essential:

• Working knowledge in an industrial/design environment of Autodesk products, including AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), Autodesk Vault (User only), although other 3D CAD software knowledge may be considered, such as SolidWorks.
• Experience in drafting standards for BS 8888.
• Mechanical design experience in a working environment in an industrial design role.
• Recognised engineering certification/apprenticeship.
• Good understanding of engineering techniques, including machining, sheet metal, and fabrication.
• Able to interpret equipment assembly drawings and maintain the high-quality finish and output levels expected by our customers.
• Able to operate within the requirements of good health and safety discipline.
• Able to adhere to the requirements of current industry-recognised engineering design standards.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with automated production machinery or other similar equipment.
• Experience in a project environment across a multi-functional project team.
• Understanding of conveyor design.
• Understanding of airflow and ductwork design and calculations.
• Understanding of ATEX standards requirements.
• Understanding of safety standards requirements for the design of equipment.

If you have the required experience and you are ready for your next challenge, please contact Aleksandra at Premier Recruitment Group.