Mechanical Design Engineer – Sustaining & NPI

Professional Technical Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £38,000

Ongoing professional development

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Professional Technical Ltd in West Midlands is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in cooling and beverage dispensing equipment.

You will create, maintain and manage BOMs in an ERP/MRP system, drive DFMA-driven design improvements, support NPI and redesign projects, and collaborate across manufacturing and quality teams to optimise processes and documentation for reliable manufacture.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4, HNC or equivalent qualification or substantial industry experience.
• Strong 3D CAD skills, ideally Creo.
• Experience creating and maintaining Bills of Materials within an MRP system.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
• Ability to produce accurate technical documentation and manage engineering changes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering documentation in an MRP system.
• Manage engineering changes including updates to designs and specifications.
• Develop and improve mechanical, refrigeration, electrical and dispensing components with DFMA principles.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction and performance enhancements.
• Support NPI, redesign projects and product improvement programmes; assist with prototypes and testing.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve issues and optimise processes.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and FMEA.
• Ensure designs and documentation meet regulatory, quality and safety standards.

Skills

3D CAD

Documentation

Project coordination

DFMA understanding

Technical communication

Education

NVQ Level 4 / HNC or equivalent

Tools

Creo

MRP system

Job description

Professional Technical Ltd in West Midlands is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in cooling and beverage dispensing equipment.

You will create, maintain and manage BOMs in an ERP/MRP system, drive DFMA-driven design improvements, support NPI and redesign projects, and collaborate across manufacturing and quality teams to optimise processes and documentation for reliable manufacture.