Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Nottingham. The ideal candidate will design machinery using SolidWorks and manage multiple projects. This position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000 annually, alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of holiday. Join a supportive team and contribute to exciting engineering projects in a growing environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous use of SolidWorks is essential.
• Experience within the food processing, conveyor systems or sheet metal industry.
• Capable of working within a customer facing role.

Responsibilities

• Designing machinery and individual components.
• Using SolidWorks for producing 3D and 2D drawings.
• Managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

SolidWorks

Engineering principles understanding

Project management skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Nottingham

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The company: Our client is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services, supplying, designing and installing Bespoke Materials Handling Equipment and Special Purpose Machinery. Established in the area, they have built a strong reputation for delivering quality service to their clients nationwide in the FMCG and Logistics industries. Their team designs and assembles a variety of products, including conveyor systems, robots, structural steel work, crane systems, and more. They pride themselves on providing a high standard of craftsmanship and innovation, working with multi-billion-pound businesses across the UK.

As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects, with a full order book. They have recently promoted from within and are looking to expand their design team to run additional projects simultaneously. They currently employ over 150 employees across the business, with around 10 engineers in the design team.

Responsibilities

• Designing whole machinery as well as individual components
• Offering a “cradle to grave” solution
• Using the CAD package SolidWorks
• Producing both 3D and 2D drawings (with a large focus on 3D)
• Attending site visits and consulting clients to understand project requirements
• Creating detailed workshop drawings and overseeing the fabrication process
• Involvement with the selection and purchasing of components
• Managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to plan installations

Qualifications

• Previous use of SolidWorks is essential
• A general understanding of engineering principles and the ability to problem solve
• Experience within the food processing, conveyor systems or sheet metal industry
• Experience designing SPM and building prototypes
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• Capable of working within a customer facing role and offering a consultative service to clients
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently

Benefits

• Competitive salary package - £40k - £50k depending on experience
• Office-based role, with small friendly team
• Working hours 8:30am - 5:00pm (Mon-Fri) with option for flexible hours starting as early as 6:30am
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within an expanding team

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor. For contact details, see the job posting.

Equality & Diversity

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.