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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sandy

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–13:00

About the Role

We are working with a growing engineering and manufacturing business that is expanding its customer base and increasing the level of machine customisation across its product range. As a result, they are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of bespoke machinery solutions.

This is a varied role focused on the full mechanical design lifecycle, from concept through to build support, offering the opportunity to work on innovative and customised engineering projects.

The Job

Create mechanical designs using SolidWorks 
	
Produce sales layout drawings using SolidWorks or AutoCAD 
	
Design machinery in line with customer requirements and specifications 
	
Generate and manage mechanical bills of materials (BOMs) 
	
Produce 2D drawings including assemblies, parts, and fabrication details 
	
Develop pneumatic schematics 
	
Collaborate with internal design teams to ensure optimal solutions 
	
Identify and support product improvements and innovation 
	
Produce machine manuals and technical documentation 
	
Provide technical support to shop floor teams during machine builds 
	
Complete internal quality documentation including test plans and validation records 
	
Liaise with internal teams to resolve design and build issues 

The Person

Mechanical engineering background 
	
Experience in mechanical design of machinery 
	
Proficiency with 3D CAD software (ideally SolidWorks) 
	
Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach 
	
Ability to work effectively within a team 
	
Good IT skills (MS Office) 
	
Excellent communication skills 
	
Ability to work to tight deadlines 
	
Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas when required 
	
Valid passport 

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary 
	
Early finish on Fridays 
	
Opportunity to work on bespoke, technically varied projects 
	
Exposure to innovative machinery design 
	
Career development within a growing organisation

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