Mechanical Design Engineer

HR GO Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop designs for specialized process machinery. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD along with a mechanical design background. The role involves direct supplier interaction, and having a hands-on shop floor experience is a plus. This position is based in Cambridgeshire and offers the potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is essential.
• Strong engineering mechanical machinery design background is required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D and 2D designs for specialized machinery.
• Interact with suppliers for pricing and delivery schedules.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Mechanical machinery design background

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer – Process Machinery Design

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D and 2D designs for specialised, automated machinery using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Strong engineering mechanical machinery design background.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively and meet deadlines.
• Direct interaction with suppliers to obtain pricing and delivery schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands–on shop floor experience in machining, welding, fabrication, etc.
• Experience in designing food machinery and systems.
• Knowledge in the following areas:
  • Steam systems and energy calculations
  • Fluid systems, pumps, and piping
  • Pneumatics
  • Stress calculations
  • Motor/gearbox sizing for applications
  • Sheet metal development
  • Machined part tolerances

Working Hours

8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Monday – Friday). Overtime may be available.

Location

Huntingdon – St. Neots – Sandy area. Own transport required due to location.

Commutable From

Huntingdon, Cambridge, Sandy, St. Neots, Bedford, Biggleswade, Letchworth Garden City, Royston, Cambourne, Saffron Walden, Stevenage, Bishop's Stortford, Peterborough

Additional Opportunities

We also have opportunity in the Harlow area for a Mechanical Design Engineer

How to apply

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