Mechanical Design Engineer

Draeger, Inc.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexi scheme

Discounted critical illness cover, and

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised canteen

Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to Work

Gym membership discounts

Charity Giving scheme

Job summary

Dräger in Blyth, United Kingdom, is seeking a mechanical design engineer to lead and support product modifications from concept through production release. You will contribute to R&D prototyping for customer tenders and work on solving design issues across manufacturing and customer sites.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering or design, with experience in pneumatic systems and components, and familiarity with EN standards. Industrial PPE exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical design.
• Design experience in electro/mechanical enclosures including sealing for harsh environments or pneumatic high‑pressure systems.
• Experience with EN and international standards.
• Experience in PPE safety industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead small to medium sized product modification projects from concept through to design and production release.
• Provide R&D support including prototype development on customer specific tenders.
• Identify and implement product design solutions to solve current product issues in manufacturing, material supply and at the customer.
• Assist with cost reduction projects that require R&D input.

Skills

Pneumatic system design

Pro/Engineer

Six Sigma

DFMA

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical design

Tools

Pro/Engineer

Job description

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.

About the role

• Support and/or lead small to medium sized product modification projects from concept through to design and production release.
• Provide R&D support including proto type development on customer specific tenders.

• Identify and implement product design solutions to solve current product issues in manufacturing, material supply and at the customer.
• Assist with cost reduction projects that require R&D input.

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Head of Engineering Excellence- Mechanical

Size of team/environment

• Approximal 8 people in direct team-based in Blyth, 21 people in the mechanical engineering and approximately 75 in the R&D department.

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering or mechanical design

Related Experience

• Design experiencein either electro/mechanical enclosuresincludingsealing for harsh environments or pneumatic high-pressure systemsis essential.

Skills, Special Competencies

• Experience in designing pneumaticsystems - essential
• Demonstrated proficiency with Pro Engineer- desirable
• Experience in designing stamped, turned, and cast metalpart- Experience in designing plastic injection molded parts - desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and team orientation.
• Demonstrated track record of consistentlydelivering goalson time.
• Experience of Six sigma and DFMA would beadvantageous.
• Experience in designing to EN and internationalstandards.
• Experience of working within the PPE safety industry(desirable) .

Dräger‘sBenefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Flexi scheme
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process.

Dräger‘s dedication

At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!.