Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Prototyping

Bennett & Game Recruitment; Calne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Holiday allowance

Pension

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a role in Calne, Wiltshire. The position involves designing mechanical and hydraulic systems from concept through production, producing CAD models and manufacturing drawings, and validating systems through prototyping and testing.

The ideal candidate will have advanced 3D CAD skills (preferably Autodesk Inventor), experience with welded fabrications and machined components, and knowledge of UK machinery

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Engineer in mechanical engineering.
• Advanced 3D CAD capability with Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience designing welded fabrications and machined components.
• Familiarity with Machinery Regulations and UKCA requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering cost implications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical and hydraulic systems from concept to production release.
• Produce accurate 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Develop hydraulic circuits and perform pressure, flow, force and power calculations.
• Design welded fabrications, machined components and complete hydraulic systems for functionality, safety and manufacturability.
• Lead prototype development, testing and validation with workshop and production teams.
• Raise and manage Engineering Change Requests and Engineering Change Orders.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments on specs and improvements.
• Take ownership of projects, manage technical risk, priorities and milestones.
• Review drawings, BOMs and technical docs produced by the team.

Skills

3D CAD

Design Engineer experience

Commercial awareness

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for a role in Calne, Wiltshire. The position involves designing mechanical and hydraulic systems from concept through production, producing CAD models and manufacturing drawings, and validating systems through prototyping and testing.

The ideal candidate will have advanced 3D CAD skills (preferably Autodesk Inventor), experience with welded fabrications and machined components, and knowledge of UK machinery