We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients growing engineering team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, engineered-to-order machinery, taking designs from initial concept through to manufacture, build, testing and customer commissioning. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys seeing a project through its full lifecycle rather than focusing solely on component-level design.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Designing bespoke machinery and capital equipment using SolidWorks.
- Producing detailed 3D models, large assemblies and manufacturing drawings.
- Developing designs from customer specifications and concept stage through to production.
- Creating and maintaining bills of materials and engineering documentation.
- Working closely with manufacturing, purchasing and external customers.
- Supporting machine build, testing and commissioning activities.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and configurable design methodologies.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience designing machinery, automation equipment or capital equipment.
- Strong SolidWorks skills, including:
- 3D modelling
- Large assemblies
- Detailed manufacturing drawings
- GD&T, tolerancing and engineering drawing standards
- Experience with parametric and configurable design techniques.
- Ability to manage projects from concept through to detailed design and manufacture.
- Sound understanding of:
- Material selection
- Engineering calculations
- Tolerance stack-ups
- Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA)
- Comfortable working within a bespoke, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively across departments.
Highly Desirable Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following will have a distinct advantage:
- Web handling or roll handling machinery
- Slitting, rewinding, coating or laminating equipment
- Pneumatic systems integration
- Materials handling or packaging machinery
- Hydraulic systems
- Converting industry processes
- SolidWorks PDM or similar document control systems
- ERP/MRP-driven BOM management
- Awareness of electrical, controls and drive systems
Qualifications
- HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline.
About You
You are a hands-on engineer who takes ownership of your designs and enjoys seeing them become reality. You thrive in a collaborative environment, communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and take pride in delivering machinery that performs successfully in the field.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on bespoke engineering projects from concept to commissioning, we’d like to hear from you.
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