Mechanical Design Engineer – Industrial Electrical Equipment

NFP People LTD; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension 4%

Life insurance

Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A Mechanical Design Engineer is sought by a well-established engineering manufacturer in Leicester, designing innovative electrical equipment for industrial applications.

You will take designs from initial requirements through to manufacture, producing detailed 3D models, engineering drawings and Bills of Materials, and you will collaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Production, Sales and Test to optimise designs and resolve manufacturing challenges.

Qualifications

• Significant mechanical design experience, ideally involving electrical equipment or machinery.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally Autodesk Inventor.
• Familiarity with UKCA, CE marking and DFMEA.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing design requirements and producing calculations and production documentation.
• Creating 3D models, particularly sheet metal parts and assemblies.
• Producing engineering drawings and Bills of Materials for manufacture.
• Undertaking detailed mechanical design, simulation and design verification testing.
• Reviewing and approving design information.
• Supporting research, development and product testing.
• Conducting technical investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Providing technical support to Production, Sales, Service and Customer Support.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant regulatory, quality and industry standards.
• Managing projects and workloads to meet agreed deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Electrical equipment knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Ansys

Job description

A Mechanical Design Engineer is sought by a well-established engineering manufacturer in Leicester, designing innovative electrical equipment for industrial applications.

You will take designs from initial requirements through to manufacture, producing detailed 3D models, engineering drawings and Bills of Materials, and you will collaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Production, Sales and Test to optimise designs and resolve manufacturing challenges.