Mechanical Design Engineer

Mansell Recruitment Group; Yaxley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Public holidays

Job summary

Mansell Recruitment Group is seeking a Design Engineer to join an established engineering business supporting process engineering and project delivery in the food, beverage, bakery, dairy and utilities sectors.

You will develop and manage technical design information, coordinate 3D models in SOLIDWORKS, and work with project teams to deliver designs that meet standards, budgets and timescales. UK site-based role with emphasis on practical solutions and collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or equivalent engineering qualification (2:1 or above preferred).
• Strong SOLIDWORKS experience with 3D models and drawings.
• Experience in process engineering environments (food, beverage, dairy, utilities).
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture principles and hygienic design.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and relevant standards/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and amend mechanical designs applying DFM and hygienic design principles.
• Produce and manage BOMs, layouts, and change records.
• Review and coordinate 3D models and P&IDs in SOLIDWORKS.
• Coordinate equipment layouts, pipework routes and 3D models.
• Conduct UK site surveys and 3D scanning for as-built verification.
• Develop practical engineering solutions within budgets/timescales.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, manufacturers and installers.

Skills

SOLIDWORKS proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Product Design) or equivalent

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Engineer to join an established engineering business supporting the continued growth of its process engineering and project delivery activities.

The role will focus on developing, coordinating and managing technical design information across projects within the food, beverage, brewery, bakery, dairy and utilities sectors.

Working closely with internal project teams, customers and specialist third-party design suppliers, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring designs are practical, accurate and delivered to the required standards, budgets and timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and amend existing mechanical designs, applying Design for Manufacture (DFM) and hygienic design principles.
• Produce, review and manage technical design information, including BOMs, layouts and engineering change records.
• Use SOLIDWORKS to review, amend and coordinate 3D models and mechanical design information.
• Coordinate P&IDs, equipment layouts, pipework routes and 3D models.
• Carry out UK site surveys, measurements and 3D scanning to verify existing installations and design constraints.
• Work with project teams to develop practical engineering solutions within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Manage technical interfaces with customers, suppliers, manufacturers and installers.
• Review and challenge third-party designs to ensure they meet project requirements and technical standards.
• Present design proposals and support project handovers and customer meetings.
• Contribute to improving design standards, procedures, standard parts and engineering documentation.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design or a relevant engineering qualification, ideally with a 2:1 or above.
• Strong SOLIDWORKS experience, with the ability to review, interrogate and coordinate 3D models.
• Experience within process engineering, food & beverage, dairy, utilities, pharmaceutical, chemical or hygienic manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture principles.
• An understanding of mechanical engineering principles, engineering mathematics and relevant standards/regulations.
• The ability to understand and coordinate P&IDs, general arrangements, equipment layouts and 3D models, identifying clashes, omissions and inconsistencies.
• A practical and confident approach to site-based work.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage technical requirements with customers, suppliers and third-party designers.

What's on Offer

• 25 days annual leave + birthday day + public holidays
• Opportunity to work on varied engineering and process projects across a range of industries.