Mechanical Design Engineer – West Yorkshire – Bespoke Machinery

Samuel Frank Associates; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in bespoke machinery is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of special purpose machinery, using their technical expertise in mechanical design and 3D CAD systems. The role offers opportunities for progression in a collaborative environment with additional employee benefits such as dental plans and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Dental plan

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in mechanical design.
• Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Ability to work in a multi-skilled environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and create manufacturing drawings.
• Conduct site surveys when required.
• Manage design changes per standard procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Multi-skilled environment knowledge

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Solid Edge

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer – West Yorkshire – Bespoke Machinery

Bradford, West Yorkshire

Permanent

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Mechanical Design Engineer – West Yorkshire – Special Purpose Machinery – £35-39k

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a bespoke, special purpose machine manufacturer based in West Yorkshire. Given the suggested salary range, the successful Mechanical Design Engineer is likely to have around 3-5 years relevant experience.

Key aspects of the Mechanical Design Engineer role include;

• Competent in technical aspects of mechanical design and ideally development of special purpose machinery
• Experience of working within a multi–skilled environment (i.e., knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components)
• You’ll have the support and guidance of your team i.e. they’re not looking for the finished article but someone who asks good questions, can think on their feet and who is comfortable working on a range of projects/equipment.
• 3D CAD mechanical design experience using SolidWorks– preferred (Inventor or Solid Edge experience also considered)
• Produce design calculations for others to check and approve.
• Produce and develop 3D models, create manufacturing drawings and issue the drawings for checking.
• Provide a high level of commercial awareness to ensure design solutions are delivered in a cost-effective manner & design changes are managed in accordance with standard operation procedures
• Visit site as required to carry out site surveys
• The role is office based – 8-4.30pm Monday-Thursday and 8-2pm on Fridays
• Additional hours worked can be taken off as time in lieu
• The company provide an employee assistance program, cycle to work and a dental plan
• Opportunities for progression – give the length of service of some members of the team, there’s likely to be opportunities to move into more senior roles in years to come

The company is easily commutable from large parts of West Yorkshire including places such as Leeds, Bradford, Keighley, Ilkley, Skipton, Shipley, Halifax and Otley.

If this sounds like it could be you, please hit apply and we can arrange a convenient time to talk it through.

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