Mechanical Design Engineer
Castleford
PERMANENT
45k – 53k
Our client, a large engineering business based near Castleford, have an immediate requirement to recruit a well versed Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.
Purpose of the Role:
This role is key to the development and optimisation of engineered products, requiring a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and a hands-on approach to design, testing, and validation.
The Role will involve
- Design and develop components and assemblies using robust engineering principles
- Work with manufacturing methods includinginjection moulding, casting, and machined components
- Specify and managetolerances and material selectionsto ensure performance and manufacturability
- ConductFinite Element Analysis (FEA)to validate and optimise designs
- Plan and carry outtesting, analyse results, and drive continuous improvement
- Take fullownershipof design projects from concept through to production
- Ensure work is delivered in line withproject deadlinesand business priorities
- Liaise withsuppliersto support design development and manufacturing processes
- Maintain accurate documentation within company systems
Requirements
- Strong knowledge ofinjection moulding, casting, and machining processes
- Good understanding oftolerancing (e.g. GD&T) and material specifications
- Experience withFEA tools and analysis
- Proven ability to conducttesting and interpret results
Technical Skills
- Proficiency inCreo(3D CAD)
- Experience usingWindchill(PLM system)
- Familiarity withD365 (Dynamics 365)
- Experience withAutodesk Fusion (Fusion 360)
This is a permanent role where you will be expected to work regular office hours ( some flex).
In return you can expect a salary upto 45k – 53k plus additional bonus’s.
This vacancy is being advertised by AMF Recruitment LTD a specialist recruitment business supporting the manufacturing industry.
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