Mechanical Design Engineer

Complete Talent Services Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business in Blackburn is looking for an experienced Design Engineer to join their team. This full-time role involves designing and developing components for sectors like Nuclear and Oil and Gas. Candidates should possess a minimum HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, with strong background in mechanical design and experience using Autodesk Inventor. The role includes responsibilities such as liaising with customers and ensuring compliance with ISO9001. Offering a 4-day working week, this position emphasizes both design innovation and product development.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND or degree in a relevant Mechanical engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable background in design and development of mechanical products.
• Strong background within a mechanical design role.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products using Autodesk Inventor.
• Update existing products for improved quality.
• Liaise with customers regarding new enquiries.
• Represent the company at customer visits and trade shows.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 quality system.

Skills

3D CAD software

Autodesk Inventor

Design and Manufacturing Techniques

Customer presentation skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification to HND/Degree level

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Design Engineer to join a leading global business in the Blackburn area

The role will involve design and development of components used in a range of sectors including Nuclear, Offshore, Oil and Gas and Subsea applications.

This is a full time permanent opportunity with an industry leader in their field.

Candidates will be qualified to a minimum HND if not degree level in a relevant Mechanical engineering discipline with a demonstrable background in design and development of mechanical products. Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault is a must.

Hours 4 day working week

Key Responsibilities

• Using 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor) to design and develop new products from concept to completion
• Updating existing products to improve quality or to take advantage of modern manufacturing methods
• Liaise with customers to discuss new enquiries
• Represent the company during customer visits or at trade shows
• Ensure designs are validated using engineering calculations and FEA
• Produce manufacturing drawings of components and assemblies
• Peer checking of work done by colleagues
• Produce supporting documentation including assembly and test procedures, operating manuals, CE and UKCA marking etc. Ensure that all documentation and data conforms to the company s ISO9001 quality system
• Work closely with the in–house CNC machining team to ensure that components are designed for manufacture
• Offer technical support to colleagues and customers
• Build and test in–house prototypes

Education and/or Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification to HND/Degree level or equivalent experience in a related engineering design field.
• Strong demonstrable background within a mechanical design role.
• Excellent knowledge of Design and Manufacturing Techniques.
• Experienced using Autodesk Inventor for 3D Cad Modelling
• Experience dealing with and presenting to customers is advantageous