Mechanical Design Project Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Project Engineer to join their team in Nottingham. This role involves providing specialized mechanical engineering solutions for bespoke automation systems and robotics. The successful candidate will work on various projects, ensuring adherence to client specifications and safe work practices. With a competitive salary and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to innovative projects. If you're passionate about mechanical design and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design and engineering with a focus on automation.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software and SolidWorks for machinery design.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering solutions and designs for products.
• Attend meetings and provide technical support at customer sites.

Skills

3D CAD Design

SolidWorks

Mechanical Engineering

Tolerances Application

Design of Special Purpose Machinery

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Design Project Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery, Nottingham

Client:

Express Recruitment

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

7

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a mechanical bias looking for your next role? Interested in working for a firm that specializes in the design and manufacture of bespoke automation systems and robotics? Then this role is ideal for you!

Express Recruitment is excited to be representing a special-purpose machinery manufacturer based in Nottingham who is looking to hire a Mechanical Design Project Engineer on a full-time, permanent basis to join their team of project and design professionals.

The successful candidate will provide specialist mechanical engineering solutions and design for a wide range of clients. They will also attend meetings with the Project Manager and the wider Design team, both internally and externally, to discuss current company projects. They will ensure all work completed remains to client specification while complying with safe work practices and company standards.

Due to a requirement of the role being traveling to customer sites on occasions, a full clean UK driving licence is essential to apply for this role.

In return, they are offering a competitive salary of up to c£45,000 per annum D.O.E alongside a generous benefits package. This is based on working 37.5 hours per week as standard. They do offer overtime with their rates being as follows: the first two hours are paid at a standard hourly rate, with every hour paid at 1.3x or 1.2x (weekends) the standard rate on a week-to-week basis.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering solutions and designs for all the company’s products.
• Take responsibility for mechanical aspects of projects from conception to commissioning.
• Generate project-related documents using software packages.
• Attend internal and external meetings (project and client-related) including traveling to customer sites when required to provide technical support and design expertise.
• Design initial concepts including input into costing and timescales reviews.
• Adhere to client specifications while complying with current safe working practices and company standards.

Skills and Experience

• Experience using 3D CAD including designing machines, jig fixtures, and/or mechanisms is essential, with SolidWorks experience being highly desirable.
• Knowledge of applying tolerances and preparing detailed drawings and schematics is essential.
• Experience designing special purpose machinery is highly desirable.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or an HND in Mechanical Engineering with industry experience is essential.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week structured as follows:

• Monday + Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (30 Min Lunch)
• Friday: 8:00am – 12:30pm

Salary: Up to c£45k per annum D.O.E, overtime available (paid 1.33x for every hour over the first two hours overtime on a week-to-week basis).

Job Type: Full Time, Fully Office Based, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom