Mechanical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept to completion. This role offers the unique opportunity to be hands-on, engaging in production and testing while developing innovative solutions for the water and gas sectors. You will work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality design and manufacturing processes. With a focus on innovation and quality, this position promises to challenge and enhance your skills in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extended Christmas shutdown

Workplace pension

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in machinery and equipment.
• Proficient in managing design projects from concept through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Detailed mechanical design of new products from concept to completion.
• Re-engineering existing products to improve design and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

SolidWorks

Project Management

Material Selection

Prototype Testing

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 a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on projects from concept through to completion, getting involved hands-on with production, product testing, and clients: you don't want to just sit in a design office. Based in Mansfield, we develop machinery and equipment primarily for the water, gas, and utilities sectors.

Salary: up to GBP 50,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Extended Christmas shutdown
• Workplace pension
• Flexible start and finish times

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Commutable from: Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Loughborough, Grantham, Worksop, Newark-on-Trent

Why should you apply?

• Follow design projects from start to finish, not just part of it
• Be hands-on as a mechanical engineer, involved in shop floor activities like production, assembly, and testing
• Develop your design skills to include electrical and electronic aspects if desired

Job Description: Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Machinery, Equipment, Hydraulics

Reporting to our Technical Director (who remains hands-on), you'll be empowered to take ownership of projects from cradle to grave. You'll visit client sites to visualize design challenges and work closely with the team on the shop floor during production and testing. Projects will range from NPD to re-engineering solutions, low batch, high volume, and next-generation innovation. Managing multiple projects at different stages will be expected, challenging your skills as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Innovation and quality are at our core.

Your Responsibilities:

• Detailed mechanical design of new products from concept to completion
• Re-engineering existing products to improve design, manufacturing efficiency, durability, cost, and weight
• Prototype testing
• Internal stakeholder management with production

Your Background:

• Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with education likely to be an HND or B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in managing design projects from concept through to completion
• Proficient in SolidWorks (practical test at interview)
• Experience working closely with production and testing (DfMA)
• Material selection experience including stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel

The Company:

A privately owned, UK multi-site manufacturer approaching 50 years as a leading OEM, specializing in the design and manufacture of specialist tools and equipment for water and gas sectors worldwide. Our products are essential for utility installation and maintenance.

Relevant roles and sectors include Mechanical Design, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Equipment, Tooling, Industrial, Gas, Water, Utilities, Butt Fusion, Electro Fusion, Gas Tooling, Water Tooling, Hydraulics, SolidWorks, DfMA, DFMAE, FEA, CFD, DFM, DFA.

Interested? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection and our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Note: Wallace Hind Selection is the retained recruitment partner for this client. Direct applications from candidates to the client are not accepted.