Mechanical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery design firm in Kirklees seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for designing bespoke machinery from the ground up. You will work closely with experienced team members, delivering 3D CAD models using SolidWorks and collaborating with other engineering disciplines. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in machinery design, effective communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different projects. The role also boasts a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

£35,000-£40,000 base salary

2.30pm Friday finish

Standard pension

Bank holidays plus business shutdown over Christmas and New Year

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
• Design bespoke machinery from scratch or using previous designs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers during production.
• Become a subject matter expert on the product offering.

Skills

Proven experience designing bespoke machinery

Skilled in producing 3D models on SolidWorks

Excellent communication skills

Ability to move between projects

Desire to develop the team and business

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Leeds

£35,000 - £40,000 base salary

Company

Our client designs bespoke machinery for the packaging industry. With ambitious growth plans and over thirty years of experience, the business was recently acquired and has therefore secured the investment to achieve their goals. Currently operating at £1.5M+ turnover, the business plans steady year on year growth to become a major global player.

Role

You’ll be in a close-knit Design team with a mentor who has tenured mechanical design experience and a deep understanding of the business and their machinery offering. Working from SolidWorks, you will be responsible for designing new and bespoke machinery.

• Produce 3D CAD models using SolidWorks.
• Design bespoke machinery either utilising previous designs or completely from scratch.
• Work on a variety of projects across the product offering.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and programmers throughout production.
• Become a subject matter expert on the company product offering.

Candidate

To be successful in your application for this Mechanical Design Engineer role you will need:

• Proven experience designing bespoke machinery.
• Skilled in producing 3D models on SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication skills for communicating with various levels.
• Ability to move between projects depending on business needs.
• Desire to utilise your knowledge and experience to develop the team and business.

Benefits

• £35,000-£40,000 base salary.
• 2.30pm Friday finish.
• Standard pension.
• Bank holidays in addition to holiday, as well as a business shutdown over Christmas and New Year.
• Apply online; send your CV to the hiring team.

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