Mechanical Design Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Derby team, delivering bespoke conveyor systems and special-purpose machinery. You will work with Autodesk Inventor to create layouts, 3D models, and manufacturing drawings for customer-driven projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in mechanical design or graduate engineers with strong CAD exposure. On-site role with pension and holiday benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience designing machinery with moving parts and assemblies.
• Design experience for conveyors or special-purpose machinery.
• Based within commutable distance of Derby.
• Engineering qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke conveyor systems using Autodesk Inventor.
• Create 3D CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Develop concepts and practical solutions for customer projects.
• Support projects from concept to manufacture and assembly.
• Maintain Bills of Materials for machinery.

Skills

Mechanical design

Conveyor systems

3D CAD

Product layouts

Project support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design EngineerSalary: £28,000 - £42,000, depending on experienceLocation: Derby Mechanical Design Engineer required.

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of material handling systems for the food industry, seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team based in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to become involved in the design and development of bespoke handling systems and special-purpose machinery. The successful candidate will ideally have experience designing mechanical equipment incorporating moving parts, mechanisms and assemblies, although applications will also be considered from graduate and junior engineers looking to develop their career within machinery design.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview

• Designing bespoke conveyor systems and associated special-purpose machinery with the use of Autodesk Inventor
• Developing mechanical designs incorporating moving parts, mechanisms, fabricated components and mechanical assemblies.
• Producing 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings, primarily using Autodesk Inventor.
• Creating product layouts and General Arrangement drawings based on customer specifications and project requirements.
• Developing new concepts and practical engineering solutions for bespoke customer applications.
• Supporting projects throughout the design lifecycle, from initial concept and development through to manufacture and assembly.
• Producing and maintaining Bills of Materials for machinery and equipment.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements

• Previous mechanical design experience, ideally involving machinery, moving parts, mechanisms and mechanical assemblies.
• Around 5+ years' experience within mechanical design would be highly advantageous, although graduate and less experienced candidates will also be considered.
• Experience designing conveyors, special-purpose machinery or similar mechanical equipment would be advantageous.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor is preferable but not essential, with experience using SolidWorks or other 3D CAD packages also considered.
• Degree, HNC, HND or similar qualification within Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Based within a commutable distance of Derby.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration

• Salary: £28,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Monday to Friday working week.
• Pension scheme.
• Holiday allowance.