Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: Lifting & Hydraulic

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design bespoke lifting equipment for heavy engineering applications. You will take projects from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings and collaborate with sales and production to ensure technical requirements are met.

The role involves performing calculations, Excel analyses, and FEA, providing technical support during production, testing, installation and commissioning, and producing quality and maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in designing special-purpose machinery or lifting equipment.
• Proficient CAD skills with AutoCAD, Inventor or Vault.
• Good understanding of taking products from concept to manufacture.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke lifting equipment from concept to detailed drawings.
• Collaborate with sales and manufacturing to meet technical requirements.
• Perform calculations, Excel analyses and FEA to verify designs.
• Provide technical support during production, testing, and commissioning.
• Produce statutory documents, quality records, and maintenance instructions.
• Manage multiple projects across development stages with quality and safety focus.

Skills

CAD proficiency

FEA

Excel

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

BSc preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

MS Office

Job description

TipTopJob is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design bespoke lifting equipment for heavy engineering applications. You will take projects from concept through to detailed manufacturing drawings and collaborate with sales and production to ensure technical requirements are met.

The role involves performing calculations, Excel analyses, and FEA, providing technical support during production, testing, installation and commissioning, and producing quality and maintenance documentation.