Mechanical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment Ltd; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Early finish Fridays

25 days annual leave

Job summary

ATA Recruitment Ltd's client, a leading mechanical engineering services provider in Market Harborough, is expanding its design team to handle multiple projects from concept to installation.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will use SolidWorks, perform FEA calculations and produce 3D/2D drawings, while managing workloads and liaising with clients to deliver cradle-to-grave solutions and on-site fabrication oversight.

Qualifications

• SolidWorks experience
• FEA experience
• Ability to design conceptual models and prototypes
• Strong project management and workload handling
• Consultative client-facing skills
• Excellent communication and independence

Responsibilities

• Design whole product and package and individual components
• Provide cradle-to-grave design solutions
• Use SolidWorks and perform FEA calculations
• Produce 3D and 2D drawings
• Attend site visits and consult with clients to understand requirements
• Create workshop drawings and oversee fabrication

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA calculations

3D drawing

2D drawing

Client facing

Project management

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Our client is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in the area, designing, Manufacturing and installing Bespoke heavy-duty equipment and structures

Established in the area, they have built a strong reputation for delivering quality service at competitive prices.

As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects, as such they are looking to expand their design team to allow them to run additional projects simultaneously.

The currently employ around 60 employees across the business, with around 5-6 engineers in the design team.

The role:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of the close-knit design team, working on a variety of projects from initial conception to installation.

Your responsibilities will include

• Designing the whole product and package as well as individual components
• Offering a “cradle to grave” solution
• Using SolidWorks + performing FEA calculations
• Producing both 3D and 2D drawing (With a large focus on 3D)
• Attending site visits and consulting clients to understand project requirements.
• Creating detailed workshop drawings and overseeing the fabrication process
• Managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams

What we’re looking for in a candidate:

• Previous use of SolidWorks, or a similar CAD Package
• A general understanding of engineering principles and the ability to problem solve.
• Experience designing conceptual models and building prototypes.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Capable of working within a customer facing role and offering a consultative service to clients
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary package - £40k - £55K Depending on experience.
• Office-based role, however flexible working can be offered
• Early finish on a Friday: 8am – 5pm (Mon-Thu), 8am – 12:30pm (Fri)
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth