Senior Design Engineer

Premier Engineering; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Huddersfield is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent position. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in design engineering, proficiency in CAD, and a strong background in mechanical principles. Responsibilities include creating technical drawings and liaising with clients. The role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £60,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in Design Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is crucial.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software required.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical drawings using CAD.
• Design conveyors and other machinery.
• Liaise with manufacturing providers and clients.

Skills

CAD design

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
TERM- Permanent
LOCATION - Huddersfield
SALARY- £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Responsibilities

• Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings
• Designing conveyors and other machinery in the Automation sector
• Liaising with manufacturing providers and clients
• Creating the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans
• Updating 3D models and drawings
• Creating BOMs
• Checking drawings for sign off
• Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects

Qualifications / Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar Design Engineering / Mechanical Engineering position
• Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics would be beneficial
• A background in Water related industries would also be ideal - Specifically waste water!
• 5+ years' experience with sheet metal design and manufacture
• Be proficient using 3D CAD software, they use SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of a variety of materials and manufacturing processes
• Good theoretical mechanical engineering knowledge of core principles and tight tolerances
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient using MS Office
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills
• Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible