Mechanical Design Engineer

Aspion; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Workplace pension

Long term career progression

Job summary

Aspion is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to own the mechanical design of bespoke machinery and automation systems. The role covers concept through to manufacture, testing and installation, with hands-on involvement on the workshop floor during builds.

You will design new machinery from scratch, lead concept development, prototyping and R&D, and ensure designs are manufacturable with stainless steel considerations. Autodesk Inventor and Vault are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years' experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer in machinery manufacturing.
• Experience designing bespoke machinery, conveyors or handling equipment.
• Proficient with Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
• Experience full lifecycle design from concept to installation.
• Experience with stainless steel design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture.
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor.
• Lead R&D, prototyping and new machine development.
• Design sheet metal and stainless–steel fabricated components.
• Ensure designs are practical, efficient and manufacturable.
• Support machine build, test, installation and commissioning phases.
• Contribute ideas to improve machine performance, build quality and efficiency.

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bolton

Salary: GBP40,000 GBP50,000 + benefits (dependent on experience)

The Business

A well established machinery manufacturer designing and building bespoke innovative machinery solutions and equipment used by customers worldwide. The business has built a strong reputation for equipment quality, innovation, and customer service.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to take full ownership of mechanical design within the business.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of bespoke machinery and automation systems from concept through to manufacture, testing and installation.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design new machinery from scratch, lead concept development, prototyping and R&D, and take designs through to manufacture.

The Mechanical Design Engineer must be proficient in Autodesk Inventor and Vault.

They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is comfortable on the workshop floor and involved with machine builds as they are designing on screen.

The is roles involves design machinery, solving engineering challenges and seeing your ideas move from concept through to manufacture and final build.

Key Responsibilities

• Design bespoke machinery from concept through to manufacture
• Produce 3D models, assemblies and detailed drawings using Autodesk Inventor
• Lead R&D, prototyping and new machine development
• Design sheet metal and stainless–steel fabricated components
• Ensure designs are practical, efficient and manufacturable
• Support machine build, test, installation and commissioning phases
• Contribute ideas to improve machine performance, build quality and efficiency

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent qualifications
• At least 3 year s experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer within a machinery manufacturing environment
• Background designing bespoke machinery, conveyors or handling equipment
• Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor and Vault
• Experience managing designs through the full project lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and installation
• Experience designing with stainless steel
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
• Experience with sheet metal design

What s On Offer

• GBP40,000 GBP50,000 salary (depending on experience)
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays + Christmas shutdown)
• Workplace pension
• Stable business with low staff turnover
• Real freedom to design, innovate and create new machinery
• Designing bespoke machinery, variety of designs
• Opportunity to build and shape a mechanical design function long term
• Long term career progression