Mechanical Design Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Calne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Holiday allowance

Pension

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a role in Calne, Wiltshire. The position involves designing mechanical and hydraulic systems from concept through production, producing CAD models and manufacturing drawings, and validating systems through prototyping and testing.

The ideal candidate will have advanced 3D CAD skills (preferably Autodesk Inventor), experience with welded fabrications and machined components, and knowledge of UK machinery

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Engineer in mechanical engineering.
• Advanced 3D CAD capability with Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience designing welded fabrications and machined components.
• Familiarity with Machinery Regulations and UKCA requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering cost implications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and hydraulic systems from concept to production release.
• Produce accurate 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Develop hydraulic circuits and perform pressure, flow, force and power calculations.
• Design welded fabrications, machined components and complete hydraulic systems for functionality, safety and manufacturability.
• Lead prototype development, testing and validation with workshop and production teams.
• Raise and manage Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments on specs and improvements.
• Take ownership of projects, manage technical risk, priorities and milestones.
• Review drawings, BOMs and technical docs produced by the team.

Skills

3D CAD

Design Engineer experience

Commercial awareness

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Calne, Wiltshire
Salary: GBP30,000 – GBP38,000 Depending on experience

Our client is a well–established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in complex mechanical and hydraulic machinery. Due to continued development, they are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their design team.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview

• Design and develop mechanical and hydraulic systems from initial concept through to production release.


• Produce accurate 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials.


• Develop hydraulic circuits and carry out pressure, flow, force and power calculations to validate system performance.


• Design welded fabrications, machined components and complete hydraulic systems with consideration for functionality, safety and manufacturability.


• Lead prototype development, testing and validation activities, working closely with workshop and production teams.


• Raise and manage Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders.


• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments regarding technical specifications, component selection and product improvements.


• Take ownership of assigned engineering projects, managing technical risk, priorities, validation and delivery milestones.


• Review engineering drawings, Bills of Materials and technical documentation produced by other members of the team.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Design Engineer within a mechanical engineering environment.


• Advanced 3D CAD capability, ideally with Autodesk Inventor.


• Experience designing welded fabrications and machined components.


• Working knowledge of Machinery Regulations and UKCA requirements is desirable.


• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and practical engineering.


• Commercial awareness and understanding of engineering cost implications.


• Confident working with minimal supervision and taking ownership of technical decisions.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration

• Salary GBP30,000 – GBP38,000 – depending on experience


• Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 17:00. Friday 08:00 – 14:00. 40 hour working week.


• Private medical cover


• Holiday allowance and pension