Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Kinetic PLC; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent position in East Cheshire. The role involves leading design projects, managing a small team, and requires strong expertise in 3D SolidWorks and mechanical design knowledge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience in the food industry and robotics is beneficial. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering; BEng or MEng.
• Very experienced in 3D SolidWorks in fast paced packaging/FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience in mechanical design knowledge from a fast paced manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects and review designs with the PM.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and problem solve.
• Carry out detailed designs of mechanical parts and assemblies.

Skills

3D SolidWorks

Mechanical design knowledge

Project planning and scheduling

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Continuous improvement

Education

BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client, based in the South Manchester/Cheshire area near Handforth, are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

The role is permanent and will pay a basic of up to (phone number removed) per annum.

The company is located in East Cheshire and commutable from Stockport, Handforth, Macclesfield and all areas of South Manchester.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead design projects and review and approve all designs in conjunction with the PM
• Plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve
• Carry out detailed designs of mechanical parts, pipework, assemblies and enclosures
• Understand machining capabilities and fabrication processes from a design perspective
• Work with different motion types, pneumatic systems, slide assemblies, ball screws and apply these to design principles
• Drive continuous improvement and write/improve design-based documents to improve processes
• Lead design role overseeing a small team of 2 other Design Engineers

Skills and Experience / Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical Engineering; BEng or MEng
• Very experienced in 3D SolidWorks in fast paced packaging/FMCG manufacturing sector
• Experience in mechanical design knowledge from a fast paced manufacturing sector
• Motion Control & detailed mechanical systems knowledge; assess feasibility of design options
• Degree Qualified
• Food Industry Experience – Beneficial
• Robotics – Beneficial

Additional Information

If you feel you are well suited to the Mechanical Design position, please apply with your full updated CV. If suitable for the role in terms of your location & experience, I will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your application further.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.