Mechanical Design Engineer

Certain Advantage; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor in Chesterfield is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent, office-based role. You will be involved in design and manufacturing processes, leading projects from concept to completion. The role offers collaboration with onsite manufacturing teams to create innovative drilling equipment. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, a practical mindset, and at least 2 years of relevant design experience. The position includes competitive salary and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Assurance

Free financial advice

Enhanced maternity pay

Holiday purchase scheme

Auto-enrolment pension

24/7 virtual GP support

Nutrition consultations

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar design-focused role.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is required.
• Familiarity with a workshop or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for slope stabilisation drilling equipment.
• Develop new concepts into detailed 3D designs.
• Produce manufacturable drawings and prototype assemblies.
• Work closely with operations and suppliers for optimization.
• Conduct design calculations and FEA to verify strength.
• Support continual improvement through design optimization.

Skills

Design-focused problem-solving

3D design using SolidWorks

FEA and hand calculations

Practical mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Construction Equipment)

Negotiable Salary DOE – Can disclose on request + training + development + benefits

Chesterfield

Certain Advantage is hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer based within commutable distance of Chesterfield.

This role is on a permanent basis and is office-based.

Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on taking your ideas from concept to creation, with input all the way through design, prototyping, to completion?

Are you looking for a hands-on role where design, innovation and manufacturing come together, with the ability to receive additional training and development, in a collaborative environment?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist contractor that designs and manufactures its own equipment - from lightweight aluminium access platforms to excavator- and slope-mounted drilling rigs, for use on challenging geotechnical projects across the UK. You’ll be joining a small, friendly and collaborative team, where your skills and expertise will be valued.

The Company

This is a growing business that prides itself on its family-feel culture, technical creativity and focus on quality engineering, delivering key structural and geotechnical projects across the UK.

Their purpose-built Chesterfield site houses both the design office and manufacturing workshop, giving engineers the chance to take projects from concept to finished product - and even see equipment in use out on site.

As part of a larger group, you’ll benefit from the opportunity to receive specialist training, continuous professional development and a wide range of employee benefits.

The Role

This role is for a Mechanical Design Engineer who enjoys problem-solving and turning ideas into manufacturable solutions. You will work closely with the onsite manufacturing team for the design and manufacture of specialist drilling and construction equipment.

Day to day you will

• Lead design for slope stabilisation drilling equipment and rope access systems
• Develop new concepts into detailed 3D designs using SolidWorks
• Produce manufacturable drawings and prototype assemblies
• Work closely with operations teams and suppliers to optimise equipment for use and production
• Conduct design calculations and FEA to verify strength and safety
• Support continual improvement of existing equipment through design optimisation
• Spend time in the workshop reviewing prototypes, troubleshooting, and refining builds

The Individual

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar design-focused role
• Knowledge of FEA and hand calculations
• Practical mindset and familiarity with a workshop / manufacturing environment

The Benefits

Competitive salary, depending on experience

Life Assurance (work and leisure)

Free financial, mortgage and pensions advice

Enhanced maternity pay

Holiday purchase (up to 5 days per year)

Auto-enrolment Aegon pension

24 / 7 virtual GP and mental health support

Nutrition consultations & healthcare cash plan

Payroll giving, Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff share options (from time to time

Continued growth offering career progression

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