Mechanical Design Engineer

Nicholas Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer in Sheffield. The role involves product design, 3D modelling, and collaborative project work. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and proven CAD experience. Responsibilities include detailed design and complex mechanical calculations, while supporting global technical meetings and maintaining project standards. This position offers opportunities for innovation in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CAD design within an OEM engineering department.
• Available for regular international travel.
• Understanding of metallurgy and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete 3D modelling, detail design, and technical calculations.
• Ensure project schedules are maintained according to company standards.
• Participate in customer interaction and technical meetings worldwide.

Skills

2D and 3D CAD experience

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Ability to prioritize workload

Communication skills in a worldwide team

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

MathCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: 35K–55K

Our client is seeking a passionate and dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer who is driven by curiosity & precision, who takes an innovative & inquisitive approach & who has the capacity to 'think outside the box' to solve problems. This is your opportunity to work on varied & intellectually demanding projects.

In this role you will be responsible for product design, development, and detailing utilising CAD software, calculations, Projects specific areas, machines, technologies and working in close collaboration with Project Engineers to reach assigned targets.

Responsibilities

• Being accountable for the completion of 3D modelling, detail design, technical calculations, and product development as assigned by management utilising the internal software and tools.
• Responsibility for assigned portion of product design and development process, ensuring project schedules are maintained while following the Company standards.
• Developing the layout of areas of equipment, proposal layout, basic engineering of new mechanical equipment based on Customer requests.
• Carrying out complex mechanical calculations.
• Participating in commercial / technical (basic and detail design) meetings worldwide. This will involve customer interaction and other business units such as Civil, Piping, Automation
• Assisting Purchasing, Manufacturing, Erection and Commissioning Departments during handling of developed engineering where necessary
• Continuous monitoring on project progress, identify any areas of concern, escalating where necessary and managing customer expectations
• Supporting sales activities through drawing/document creation and on–site reverse engineering of products.
• Liaising with representatives from suppliers during technical evaluations of project solutions.
• Managing expectations, clarifying requirements and making requests, including submission deadline changes, as required.

About you

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience in 2D and 3D CAD required (Autodesk Inventor an advantage but not essential) within an OEM structured engineering department
• Metallurgy, material science, heat treatment; specific knowledge in cutting, welding, heat treatment and machining
• Mechanical calculations (NX, MathCAD, Microsoft Excel)
• Free reading of design/technical documentation
• To operate freely with international documentation: technical books, standards, catalogues etc (AutoCAD, Inventor)
• Work in international groups with ability to communicate both verbally and written and work within a worldwide team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem–solving ability looking at overall results and finer details.
• Ability to prioritise workload, on–time delivery and deliver on–time results to Company standards whilst working on multiple projects.
• Experience undertaking structured writing in the form of technical reports.
• Available for regular business travel (worldwide)
• Basic product/plant understanding and know–how (what pieces go where and how to find reference information).

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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