Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy Machinery, SolidWorks

Hunter Selection Limited; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay rise

25 days + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Market Harborough. This hands-on role involves taking ownership from concept through to manufacture on bespoke projects.

Design heavy-duty systems, produce detailed drawings, and perform FEA and structural calculations. The role offers a clear career path within a stable, expanding business and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• SolidWorks and 3D CAD experience.
• Background in heavy engineering, special purpose machinery, material handling equipment.
• Experience with fabricated structures, welded assemblies and sheet metal design.
• Experience with FEA and structural calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design heavy-duty mechanical systems and structures using SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Design hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform stress, stability and structural calculations, including FEA.
• Design jigs, fixtures and production tooling.
• Manage your own projects and liaise closely with manufacturing teams.
• Support products through the build and testing phases.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

FEA

Mechanical design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Market Harborough. This hands-on role involves taking ownership from concept through to manufacture on bespoke projects.

Design heavy-duty systems, produce detailed drawings, and perform FEA and structural calculations. The role offers a clear career path within a stable, expanding business and a competitive salary.