Mechanical Design Engineer

Big Fish Little Fish; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Sheffield seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to enhance their team. The role involves designing innovative solutions for lifting equipment, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, experience with SolidWorks, and project management skills. The position offers competitive benefits including a profit-sharing bonus and a healthcare scheme.

Benefits

Annual leave - 24 days

Company profit share bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Company healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in design and installation of lifting machinery.
• Full UK driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Compile technical documents demonstrating compliance.
• Prepare detailed drawings, BOMs, and operational manuals.
• Manage and deliver projects from concept to installation.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

3D modelling with SolidWorks

Project management

Design and installation of lifting equipment

Engineering compliance principles

Written and spoken English

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Due to business growth, we are looking to enhance our engineering team by hiring a Mechanical design engineer. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the applicant must be a strong team player with the competency and enthusiasm to innovate and deliver designs that are commensurate with that of a market leading engineering company.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative engineering solutions for bespoke lifting and handling equipment projects in railway depots and workshops.
• Compile technical files, calculations, and supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable standards.
• Prepare detailed drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and operation & maintenance manuals.
• Manage PDM vault and templates.
• Write technical specifications for suppliers.
• Manage project delivery from initial concept to installation, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, maintaining ongoing positive communications.
• Travel to railway depots and construction sites for meetings, surveys, installations, and acceptance testing.

Essential Skills / Knowledge

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in the design and installation of lifting equipment and machinery.
• Proficient with SolidWorks 3D modelling software, including PDM and FEA simulation.
• Experience in project management.
• Understand the principles of engineering compliance and risk management.
• Confident command of written and spoken English for report writing and technical presentations.
• Full UK driver's license.

Desirable

• Experience within the railway industry.
• Experience of fabrication design.
• Understanding of machine control systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Annual leave - 24 days (plus statutory bank holidays).
• Company profit share bonus scheme.
• Workplace pension.
• Company healthcare scheme.