Senior Mechanical Designer

Servotest Testing Systems Ltd.; Thorpe CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hydraulic test and motion simulation systems is looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer. The role involves creating manufacturing drawings and managing projects, with a focus on innovative design principles and cross-department collaboration, all within a supportive environment that values flexible working.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

4% employer pension contribution

Death in service benefit (3x annual salary)

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in hydraulic/pneumatic mechanical design.
• Experience with heavy plant machinery or pipework.
• Capable of tolerance analysis and manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Produce manufacturing packages including GA drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Design moderately complex system elements for motion control simulation systems.
• Lead and manage mechanical projects from conception to production.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Management

Team Collaboration

Education

HND or degree in mechanical design

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Job description

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With a proud history dating back to 1958, this globally recognised leader in OEM hydraulic test and motion simulation systems develops innovative solutions to meet demanding customer testing requirements. Products are sold and installed worldwide via direct sales and commissioning teams in the UK, USA, and China.

Overall Purpose of the Role

You’ll be responsible for producing manufacturing packages of mechanical ‘System Elements’, including General Assembly drawings (GA’s), detail manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials (BoM’s), and entering data into the manufacturing system for procurement. Typical system elements include actuators, solenoid control manifolds, cardan bearings, and load cells.

Where working independently, you’ll take on the accountability of a ‘Lead Engineer’—proactively managing your work to deliver on time, to specification, and within budget. You may also lead a Junior Designer as required. Acting as Lead Engineer means you’ll resolve scope queries, track progress, raise resourcing needs, liaise with project and supply chain teams, and check the manufacturing package before release.

The role may also involve supporting suppliers, production, and service queries, depending on business needs and your experience.

Reporting Lines

You’ll report to the Mechanical Design Manager for line management purposes, and may also report to another Lead Engineer for technical guidance or prioritising tasks as part of a wider team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Work as part of the mechanical team designing assemblies for motion control simulation systems

Design moderately complex system elements and produce manufacturing packages and hydraulic schematics

Ensure all designs meet functional and legislative requirements (e.g., Machinery Directive, Pressure Equipment Directive)

Support new system or layout designs under the guidance of senior engineers

Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles

Accurately enter BoMs into the MRP system

Hold and contribute to design reviews with stakeholders

Create assembly procedures and test rig verification hardware

Contribute to and maintain mechanical design guidelines

Maintain the Mechanical Project Tracker when acting as Lead Engineer

Create and manage the Technical Construction File

Support and contribute to continuous improvement activities

Follow company Health & Safety policies

Comply with Quality and Environmental Management Systems

Assist with risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and manuals

Support the build and test of systems where necessary

Manage mechanical supplier concession requests and ensure documentation is up to date

Skills And Experience

HND or degree qualified and/or 5+ years’ experience in hydraulic/pneumatic mechanical design

Practical experience with heavy plant machinery, welded structures, or pipework, or time-served apprenticeship

Excellent attention to detail and data management

Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D modelling packages

Strong understanding of BS 8888 manufacturing drawing standards

Familiar with GD&T to BS 8888 and Limits and Fits to BS 4500

Able to select suitable manufacturing methods balancing cost, lead time and volumes

Capable of tolerance analysis and checking designs meet function despite manufacturing variation

Experience with DraftSight desirable for updating legacy 2D drawings

Able to travel globally as required

Personal Qualities

Efficient time manager who delivers to deadlines and positive and proactive approach to solving design challenges

Diligent, accurate, and focused on getting it right first time

Strong communicator and team collaborator and flexible and willing to support across departments

Company Benefits

Working Hours

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday: 7.5 hours per day, with a 1-hour lunch break
• Friday: 5-hour day with no lunch break (early finish)
  
  

Working Times

• Flexible start between 8:00am and 9:00am
• Monday to Thursday: Finish between 4:30pm and 5:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
  
  

Holidays

• 25 days annual leave
• Plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Total: 33 days per year
  
  

Pension

• 4% employer contribution
  
  

Death in Service

• 3x annual salary (following successful completion of probation)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Internship

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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