Mechanical Design Engineer

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

6% company pension

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection LTD is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer based in Bedford. You will work on R&D projects from concept through to completion, hands-on with production and machine testing, not just in the design office.

The role involves designing and re-engineering machinery, prototype testing, and collaborating with production teams on the shop floor. A strong background in mechanical design and SolidWorks is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in detailed mechanical design from concept to completion.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D modeling.
• Experience collaborating with production and testing teams (DfMA).
• Knowledge of BOMs and materials selection (stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel).

Responsibilities

• Detailed mechanical design of new machines from cradle to grave.
• Re-engineer existing machinery to improve design, manufacturing efficiency, durability and cost.
• Prototype testing to validate concepts and performance.
• Internal stakeholder management with production.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototype testing

Stakeholder management

DfMA knowledge

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

B.ENG in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

You're a Mechanical Engineer first and a Design Engineer second. As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on R&D projects from concept through to completion, not just in the design office but hands‑on with production and machinery testing. You don't want to just sit in front of a computer; you want to broaden your horizons in a smaller business where you can make a real difference. Based in Bedford, we develop special purpose converting machinery for a variety of industry sectors.

BASIC SALARY:

up to GBP41,000 dependent on your relevant experience

BENEFITS:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% company pension

LOCATION:

Bedford

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS:

Luton, Biggleswade, Sandy, Hitchin, Ampthill, Flitwick, Woburn, Cranfield, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St Neots, Huntingdon, Rushden, Wellingborough

Why should you apply?

• Hands on experienced and supportive engineering team to help you
• You can work on design projects from start to finish – not just part of them
• You can be hands on as a mechanical engineer getting involved on the shop floor with production, assembly and machine / factory acceptance testing
• You can develop your engineering skills to diverse your knowledge of electrical and software too

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to our Engineering Manager, as our Mechanical Design Engineer you'll be involved from a variety of projects from the get‑go. Our projects can range from machinery modifications right through to blank page concept.

Rather than just being confined to a design office, you'll be encouraged to be customer‑facing, building on your project experience and working closely with the team on the shop floor in production and test.

Projects will vary from NPD to reengineering solutions, low batch, high volume and next generation innovation. You will need the ability to juggle several projects at different stages, which will challenge you as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Innovation and quality are at the core of what we do here.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Detailed mechanical design of new machines from cradle to grave
• Re‑engineer existing machinery to enhance design, manufacturing efficiency, durability, cost down and weight etc
• Prototype testing
• Internal stakeholder management with production

YOUR BACKGROUND:

You'll be an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer educated to likely have an HND or B.ENG in Mechanical Engineering.

You will also have experience of some or all the following:

• Working on design projects from concept through to completion
• Competent using SolidWorks as your primary 3D modeling package
• Worked closely with production and test (DfMA)
• BOM's, materials selection to include stainless steel, aluminum and mild steel

THE COMPANY:

A privately owned, UK manufacturer of special purpose machinery servicing the FMCG sectors.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Mechanical Design, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Equipment, Tooling, Industrial, Converting, Rewinding, Spooling, Hydraulics, SolidWorks, DfMA, DFMAE, FEA, DFM, DFA