Mechanical Design Engineer

Are you the right person for the job?

• Minimum HNC qualified in a relevant mechanical discipline or significant industry experience
• Proficient in all technical aspects of mechanical design and development of special-purpose machinery, ideally gained in a similar environment
• Experience in a multi-skilled environment, including knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components
• Experience with robotics
• Experience in the food industry
• Essential: 3D CAD design experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• Desirable: 2D CAD experience (AutoCAD)
• Ability to deliver quality information within deadlines
• A team player with the ability to work independently
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to interpret numerical data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What will your role look like?

• Manage your workload to meet project schedules and objectives.
• Communicate project status effectively to the Technical Director and drawing office team
• Use third-party/supplier software to calculate specific requirements.
• Implement company and external standards, understanding BS/ISO applications
• Review and check the work done by others
• Conduct risk assessments of machinery
• Occasionally visit sites within the UK

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday 08.00 – 17.00 (30 mins for lunch) Flexible if required.

Friday 08.00 – 14.00 (no lunch) Flexible if required.

Training /Development

Employees are encouraged to seek new skills either by specialist courses or if agreed day release courses.

Working Environment

Staff receive appraisals on a regular basis by their line managers, they are a compact team all working towards the same goals, they operate an open style management with a vision to increase turnover and profit year on year.

Employee Benefits

Company Bonus is applied on a profitable year, annual leave is 25 days plus statutory, Pension, Sick Pay dependant on service.