Mechanical Design Engineer: Heavy Machinery & Global

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

Contributory pension

37 hours per week

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Ashford, Kent. The role focuses on mechanical design across heavy machinery, extrusion tooling and process plants, with production of one-off, customer-specific equipment.

You will design using AutoCAD and Inventor, support development and produce technical documentation for global projects. Travel internationally 2–3 trips yearly; office-based, permanent, 37 hours/week.

Qualifications

• HND or higher Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• Graduates will be considered.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Inventor or other 3D CAD packages.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and how they apply to mechanical design.
• Willingness to travel internationally, approx. 2–3 trips per year.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking mechanical design work across heavy machinery, extrusion tooling and process plant.
• Designing customer-specific production equipment, much of which is manufactured on a one-off basis.
• Producing mechanical designs using AutoCAD, Inventor or other 3D CAD packages.
• Supporting the design and development of machinery and associated equipment.
• Producing technical documentation for equipment and engineering projects.
• Providing technical support to a global customer base.
• Working closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are suitable for practical production.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.

Skills

3D CAD

Education

HND or higher (Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Ashford, Kent. The role focuses on mechanical design across heavy machinery, extrusion tooling and process plants, with production of one-off, customer-specific equipment.

You will design using AutoCAD and Inventor, support development and produce technical documentation for global projects. Travel internationally 2–3 trips yearly; office-based, permanent, 37 hours/week.