Prototype & Systems Development Engineer

United in Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

United in Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Development Engineer for a varied role in Manchester. You will take ideas from concept through to working equipment, engaging across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines while learning new skills.

The role involves designing, prototyping, testing and commissioning with a practical, hands-on engineer who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment. Monday–Friday, 38.75 h/w, salary up to £32k.

Qualifications

• Good Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent experience).
• SolidWorks proficiency demonstrated in projects.
• Ability to solve practical engineering problems across disciplines.
• Comfort with workshop and CAD-based work.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Meet with stakeholders to understand testing requirements.
• Develop practical engineering solutions.
• Produce design specifications.
• Create 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Design components suitable for manufacture and assembly.
• Produce Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation.
• Assemble, test and refine prototype equipment.
• Support manufacture and commissioning.
• Work closely with technicians, laboratories and external suppliers.

Skills

SolidWorks

Practical problem-solving

Workshop confidence

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

United in Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Development Engineer for a varied role in Manchester. You will take ideas from concept through to working equipment, engaging across mechanical, electrical and software disciplines while learning new skills.

The role involves designing, prototyping, testing and commissioning with a practical, hands-on engineer who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment. Monday–Friday, 38.75 h/w, salary up to £32k.