Mechanical Design Engineer

Hunter Selection; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Poole Area. This role promises long-term career development in a high-quality manufacturing environment, focusing on designing specialized machinery. Candidates should have proven design experience and expertise in CAD software. The position offers competitive salary and career growth within a progressive company.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000

Company Bonus

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality mechanical designs and relevant documentation.
• Work with the Engineering team to improve processes.
• Interpret technical requirements and produce drawings and models.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and standards.

Skills

Mechanical design of special purpose machinery

Using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

Basic electrical and wiring layout knowledge

Material selection and analysis

Thermal analysis experience

Understanding of motion control systems

Job description

Overview

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an excellent company who specialise in Special Purpose Machinery in the Poole Area.

With no day ever being the same the Mechanical Design Engineer role offers genuine long-term progression and career development within a first-class manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality mechanical designs and relevant documentation in accordance with design and quality standards.
• Work with the Engineering team to continually improve processes and implement changes from lessons learned.
• Maintain the Engineering review process focusing on design objectives, including ease of manufacture and assembly, product lifecycle maintenance, safety, and warranty.
• Interpret technical requirements and produce drawings, models, Bills of Material, and engineering reports.
• Follow product lifecycles from compliance to customer or market requirements through to final design review and certification.
• Ensure designs comply with design control procedures, local and international regulations, and military standards.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to establish technical requirements or provide technical support.
• Take ownership of continual professional development and highlight key opportunities for development within the business.

Key Skills

• Proven experience with mechanical design of special purpose machinery.
• Expertise in using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Knowledge of basic electrical and wiring layout.
• Competence in material selection and analysis specific to operating environments.
• Experience with thermal analysis.
• Understanding of motion control systems including motors, gearboxes, and controllers.

Benefits

• Shift Hours: Mon-Thursday 8.30am - 5:15pm; Friday 8.00am - 13.00pm (No Lunch)
• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Company Bonus
• 21 days + Banks

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business