Mechanical Design Engineer

Talent Finder; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 4% rising to 6%

Opportunity to work with blue-chip UK/

Job summary

Talent Finder is assisting a Rochdale-based engineering leader to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will design industrial burners and energy centres, using SolidWorks for 3D models, simulations and technical documentation, and liaise with the shop floor to track progress.

You will join a world-class manufacturing environment with an 8-acre site, contributing to bespoke projects and supporting blue‑chip customers across the UK and overseas. A strong SolidWorks background is essential.

Qualifications

• Solidworks experience required for mechanical design and modeling.
• Experience using ePDM and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial burners, heating equipment and energy centres.
• Use SolidWorks for mechanical design and simulation.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and parts lists.
• Collaborate with shop floor to monitor project progress.
• Carry out site visits for pre-installation checks.

Skills

Mechanical design

Shop floor liaison

Project documentation

Pre-installation site visits

Tools

SolidWorks

ePDM

Simulation tools

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer | Rochdale, Greater Manchester OL11 2SL | Full Time | £36,000 - 50,000 per annum

Our client is a world-class market leader in the manufacture of automatic combustion equipment, exporting to over 40 countries worldwide and serving a broad range of blue‑chip customers. Based at their Rochdale headquarters, which includes an 8-acre production facility, they are continuing to expand their team.

The Role

You will be a key part of the mechanical engineering team, designing industrial burners, associated heating equipment and complete energy centres. Using SolidWorks for design and simulation, you will work on a variety of bespoke projects, while maintaining accurate technical documentation and liaising with the shop floor to monitor project progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Design industrial burners, associated heating equipment and energy centres


• Use SolidWorks for mechanical design and simulation


• Work with ePDM and other simulation tools


• Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation, manuals and parts lists


• Work closely with the shop floor to monitor the progress of ongoing jobs


• Collaborate with the mechanical engineering team across multiple projects


• Carry out site visits for pre-installation checks as required

Requirements

• A solid understanding of SolidWorks and previous experience using it


• Organised, with the ability to work on own initiative


• Experience using ePDM and simulation tools

What's In It For You

• Pension contribution of 4%, rising to 6% after one year


• The opportunity to work on varied bespoke engineering projects


• The chance to support high-profile, blue‑chip customers across the UK and overseas

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