Mechanical Design Engineer

Terberg Matec UK; Worksop; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension & life cover

Health support

EAP program

Career development

Job summary

Terberg Matec UK in Worksop is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team on-site. You will create and develop mechanical designs for refuse and recycling vehicles from concept through to production drawings, collaborating with Production and Engineering to ensure manufacturability.

Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models, BOMs, and on-site evaluation of designs, with a focus on quality, cost, and timescales. DOE applies; salary up to £40,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design or drawing office environment.
• Good knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience developing components from concept through to production-ready drawings.
• Experience designing products with manufacturing requirements in mind.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems involving linkages, pivots and actuators.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• Understanding of engineering quality processes.
• Clear communication with Engineering and Production teams.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD designs and detailed engineering drawings.
• Develop components from concept to production-ready drawings.
• Design components, fabrications, machined parts and assemblies.
• Work with mechanisms involving linkages, pivots and actuators.
• Apply engineering calculations to support designs.
• Create BOMs for ERP and product config systems.
• Review and update drawings and docs as designs evolve.
• Work on site with Engineering and Production to understand manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Terberg Environmental Group.
• Consider quality, cost and timing throughout the design process.

Skills

Mechanical design

Drawing office

3D CAD

Autodesk Inventor

Production support

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Solid Edge

Teamcenter

Job description

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Worksop, S80 3AT

Hours: 40hpw, between 08:30 and 17:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: up to £40,000 pa DOE

We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Worksop. This is an on-site role, giving you the opportunity to work closely with Engineering and Production and see first-hand how your designs translate into manufactured products. You'll create and develop mechanical designs for refuse and recycling vehicles and associated equipment, taking components from initial concept through to production drawing release. Whether you're already established as a Mechanical Design Engineer or looking to develop your experience further, this is an opportunity to work on real products and stay connected to the manufacturing environment.

What you'll be doing

• Creating 3D CAD designs and detailed engineering drawings.
• Developing components from initial concept through to production-ready drawings.
• Designing components, fabrications, machined parts and general assemblies.
• Working with mechanical mechanisms involving linkages, pivots and actuators.
• Applying engineering calculations to support your designs.
• Creating bills of materials for ERP and product configuration systems.
• Reviewing and updating drawings and technical documentation as designs evolve.
• Working on site alongside Engineering and Production colleagues, allowing you to understand manufacturing requirements and see how designs perform in practice.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider Terberg Environmental Group.
• Considering quality, cost and timing throughout the design process.

What we're looking for

• Experience working within a mechanical design or drawing office environment.
• Good knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience developing components from concept through to production-ready drawings.
• Experience designing products and components with manufacturing requirements in mind.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems involving linkages, pivots and actuators.
• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• An understanding of engineering quality processes.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues across Engineering and Production.
• To be comfortable working on site at our Worksop facility as part of the Engineering team.

A Mechanical Engineering qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree is welcomed, but relevant experience demonstrating equivalent skills will also be considered.

It would be useful if you also have

• Trucks, off-highway equipment or other low-volume, complex products.
• Hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
• Automotive engineering.
• Engineering within a production environment.
• AutoCAD, Solid Edge or Teamcenter.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Creating bills of materials for ERP or configuration systems.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rates for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we're committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.