Mechanical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Geddington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative team in Northamptonshire. You will design high-performance recycling equipment while managing projects and budgets. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, proficiency in CAD, and the ability to lead and mentor. This role offers career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Training programs

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background with knowledge of structural and sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience with steel manufacturing and heavy machinery designs.
• Proficiency in CAD design and adherence to machinery directives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee smaller projects and collaborate on larger projects.
• Utilize 3D modelling to design machinery and plant layouts.
• Ensure designs comply with Machinery Directives and health & safety requirements.
• Manage budgets for equipment, materials, and labour hours.
• Liaise with sub-contractors, production, and assembly teams.
• Conduct site visits for measurements and client consultations.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs), costings, and installation manuals.

Skills

CAD design

Leadership

Relationship-building

Education

Open to various qualifications

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
Holidays: 24 days + Bank Holidays
Reference: BP 190

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company that designs and manufactures high-performance recycling equipment, providing turnkey solutions for a variety of industries.

About Our Client

They specialize in the design and manufacture of heavy-duty conveyors and other recycling equipment. Our products are used to sort, transport, and transform waste in various applications. They serve a diverse range of industries including waste management, warehousing, security shredding, and pulp and paper. With over 70 years of industry experience, they pride themselves on our innovative and robust designs.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee smaller projects independently and collaborate on larger projects as part of a team.
• Design: Utilize 3D modelling to design machinery and plant layouts, focusing on fabricated products such as sheet metal.
• Compliance: Ensure designs adhere to Machinery Directives and health & safety requirements.
• Budgeting: Manage budgets for equipment, materials, and labour hours.
• Collaboration: Liaise with sub-contractors, production, and assembly teams.
• Site Visits: Conduct site visits for measurements and client consultations.
• Documentation: Create Bills of Materials (BOMs), costings, and installation manuals.

What They Offer

• Growth Opportunities: The right Mechanical Design Engineer will have opportunities to grow and progress within the business.
• Training: Internal and external training opportunities, including software courses for those not familiar with SolidWorks.
• Supportive Environment: A relaxed atmosphere with a focus on staff well-being and low turnover rates.

What They Are Looking For

• Experience: A Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong engineering background with knowledge of structural and sheet metal fabrication, steel manufacturing, and heavy machinery designs.
• Skills: Proficiency in CAD design, and adherence to machinery directives.
• Qualities: Leadership and mentoring abilities, commercial acumen, and strong relationship-building skills.
• Qualifications: Open to various qualifications.

Why Join Them?

• Innovative Projects: Work on exciting projects ranging from £500k to £8 million in value.
• Strong Team: Join a collaborative team with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
• Future Growth: Be part of a company with a strong order book and plans to double production capacity.

''If you are a motivated and experienced Project Engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and contribute to our continued success.''

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client; we will be conducting a shortlist starting today. We will conduct the first interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future. You will then be contacted by one of our Recruitment Consultants who will be able to provide more details.

Contact

Bhav Patel
Recruitment Consultant
(phone number removed)
(url removed)

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis - for more opportunities like this one, visit our website

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation