Mechanical Design Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established machinery manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design new and existing products. You'll mentor Junior Design Engineers and generate production drawings using Autodesk Inventor. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in mechanical design and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, plus benefits such as a pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Overtime available depending on workload

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within a Mechanical Design Engineering role.
• Based in a commutable distance of Derby.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and oversee a small team of Junior Design Engineers.
• Allocate design work throughout the team.
• Assist with creating product layouts and manufacturing drawings.
• Generate assembly and detailed production drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Produce clear build processes for technicians.
• Attend and input at various project meetings.
• Solve problems and produce new concepts.
• Manage suppliers and procurement of bill of materials.
• Research latest ideas and techniques.

Skills

3D modelling using Autodesk Inventor

3D modelling using Solidworks

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualifications in mechanical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Solidworks

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a well–established Conveyer and special purpose machinery manufacturer, based in Derby. The successful candidate will be involved in the design of existing and new products using Autodesk Inventor, whilst providing mentorship to a small number of Junior Design Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and overseeing a small team of Junior Design Engineers
• Allocating design work throughout the team
• Assisting with creating product layouts and manufacturing drawings using customer specification and recommendations
• Generate assembly and detailed production drawings with the use of Autodesk Inventor
• Produce clear build processes to technicians
• Attend and input at various project meetings with team and customers
• Solve problems and produce new concepts
• Manage suppliers and procurement of bill of materials
• Use innovation to research latest ideas and techniques.

Qualifications

• Proficient using 3D modelling such as Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks
• 3+ years of experience within a Mechanical Design Engineering role
• Qualifications within a mechanical engineering related subject are desirable
• Based in a commutable distance of Derby
• Strong communication skills

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 35,000 – 40,000 – depending on experience
• 25 days Holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
• Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00, Friday 08:00 – 15:30
• Overtime available depending on workload
• Company Pension scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi–disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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