Mechanical Design Engineer

Luton Bennett; Taunton; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company located in Taunton is searching for a Mechanical Design Engineer to design special purpose machinery and provide effective design solutions. The role requires proficiency in a 3D CAD package and experience with mechanical rotating equipment. This is an exciting opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits, including increasing holidays and free parking.

Benefits

Increasing Holidays (Up to 25 Days)

Bank Holidays

Free Parking

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Experience designing special purpose machinery.
• Familiarity with mechanical rotating equipment and systems.
• Proficient in 3D CAD packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective design solutions based on management's brief.
• Work on machines from product portfolio and bespoke projects.
• Participate in technical reviews and conceptual design.
• Perform calculations and simulations to analyse performance.
• Interface with engineering team and customers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Design

AutoCAD

Inventor or SolidWorks

Project-based work

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)

Taunton Office Based

Circa GBP50,000 + Increasing Holidays (Up to 25 Days) + Bank Holidays + Free Parking + Sick Pay

37.5 Hours per Week – Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00, Friday 08:30 to 14:00

Mechanical Design Engineer required for a leading engineering company that is going through an exciting period of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leader that holds a global reputation for the quality of their work.

The successful candidate will have experience designing special purpose machinery and will have experience working with AutoCAD and Inventor (or similar e.g. SolidWorks). Candidates from any industrial sector are encouraged to apply.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be involved in the design of special purpose machinery, conveyors and structural steelwork.

The Mechanical Design Engineer Role:

• Provide effective design solutions based on the senior management team’s design brief.
• Work on a range of machines from our product portfolio, as well as fully bespoke projects.
• Project based work to include participation in technical reviews and conceptual design.
• Perform calculations and simulations to analyse performance, efficiency, and safety, and use data to make improvements.
• Interface with engineering team members, departments and customers.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications.

The Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate:

• Experience with the design of Special Purpose Machinery in an industrial sector.
• Familiar with mechanical rotating equipment comprising of drives and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Will be an experienced designer familiar with a 3D CAD package.