Office-Based Mechanical Design Engineer – Heavy Machinery

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Ashford, Kent, are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturer of heavy machinery and extrusion tooling. The role involves designing customer-specific production equipment and producing technical designs using AutoCAD and Inventor.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, travel internationally about 2–3 times a year, and report to the Chief Engineer. Office-based, permanent position with salary £30,000-£35,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• HND or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Graduates will be considered.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Inventor or other 3D CAD packages.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and how they apply to mechanical design.
• Willingness to travel internationally, averaging approximately 2-3 trips per year.
• Practical understanding of inspection and quality control procedures would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of metal machining would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking mechanical design work across heavy machinery, extrusion tooling and process plant.
• Designing customer-specific production equipment, much of which is manufactured on a one-off basis.
• Producing mechanical designs using AutoCAD, Inventor or other 3D CAD packages.
• Supporting the design and development of machinery and associated equipment.
• Producing technical documentation for equipment and engineering projects.
• Providing technical support to a global customer base.
• Working closely with manufacturing to ensure designs are suitable for practical production.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Travel willingness

Quality control understanding

Education

HND or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

3D CAD

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Ashford, Kent, are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturer of heavy machinery and extrusion tooling. The role involves designing customer-specific production equipment and producing technical designs using AutoCAD and Inventor.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, travel internationally about 2–3 times a year, and report to the Chief Engineer. Office-based, permanent position with salary £30,000-£35,000 DOE.