Mechanical Design Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Sheffield to join a disciplined engineering team. You will design and review assemblies, run 3D CAD models, perform calculations and prepare documentation for customers and auditors.

The role involves on-site support for installation and tensioning activities, close collaboration with project, quality and site teams, and a strong emphasis on structural and engineering applications.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent with practical design experience.
• Experience creating/reading 3D models and detailed drawings.
• On-site support experience and welding knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review mechanical designs and drawings for structural applications.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies using SolidWorks or similar tools.
• Carry out fundamental mechanical calculations and assess load paths.
• Support site installation and tensioning activities and prepare documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, project, quality and site teams on testing and welding requirements.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Engineering calculations

Reading technical drawings

On-site installation support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND/HNC in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 circa Depending on experience

Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of specialist bar, cable and welded systems for structural and engineering applications. Due to continued development, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their existing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong design and engineering background to take responsibility for mechanical design, calculations and technical documentation, while working closely with engineering, project, quality and site teams.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview

• Produce and review mechanical designs and technical drawings for assemblies used within structural and engineering applications.
• Create, modify and review 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical drawings using a CAD platform, ideally SolidWorks or Solid Edge.
• Carry out fundamental engineering calculations covering stresses, shear, bending, bearing and combined loading.
• Assess load paths and identify critical sections and stress areas to ensure designs meet strength requirements and relevant client specifications.
• Support the Site Services team with on-site installation and tensioning activities associated with specialist bar systems.
• Prepare technical documentation packages for customers, agents, distributors and auditors, including test reports, compliance statements, warranty documentation and certificates of origin.
• Work closely with engineering, project, quality and site teams to establish testing protocols, cable specifications and welding requirements.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements

• Engineering bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with an HND/HNC in Engineering and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrable experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
• Ability to produce, read and modify 3D models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering calculations
• Practical engineering approach with the ability and willingness to work on site when required, supporting installation and tensioning activities.
• Knowledge of weld design and experience coordinating welding activities would be advantageous.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration

• Salary £35,000 - £38,000 circa - depending on experience
• Monday to Friday - 35 hour working week
• Holiday allowance and pension