Job description
Mechanical Design Engineer - Pay DOE
Permanent Role - based in North Devon
About our client:
Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, then this hands-on role within a world-renowned manufacturing company based in North Devon. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented professional to deliver high-quality design solutions from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with cost, safety, and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects within a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview of the role
Benefits
Permanent Role - based in North Devon
About our client:
Our client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment, then this hands-on role within a world-renowned manufacturing company based in North Devon. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented professional to deliver high-quality design solutions from concept through to completion, ensuring compliance with cost, safety, and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects within a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview of the role
- Research, plan, and develop new designs and improve existing applications for special purpose machinery, conveyors, structural steelwork, and general fabrications.
- Deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions from concept through to production and customer installation.
- Prepare, produce, and modify design schemes, calculations, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and detailed drawings.
- Perform engineering calculations and simulations to analyse performance, efficiency, and safety, using data to make improvements.
- Create designs using 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD).
- Manage design projects, ensuring completion within time, cost, and specification constraints; occasionally lead project teams.
- Review incoming engineering change/design requests and incorporate service requirements into all designs.
- Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications.
- Prepare technical reports and provide documentation as required.
- Collaborate effectively with sales, production, procurement, and project teams.
- Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (Degree desirable).
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar mechanical design role.
- Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for 2D and 3D modelling.
- Strong understanding of mechanical principles, physics, mathematics, material selection, and engineering analysis. Proven experience delivering projects for industrial sectors.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet project deadlines.
- Focused on delivering solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
Benefits
- A discretionary bonus may be payable as soon as possible following our year end results.
- A discretionary Christmas bonus may be payable in December
- Company Pension
- Healthcare cash plan
- Option to self-fund private medical care
- Sick pay
- Death in service life cover up to 100k
- Long service awards
- There will be 5 weeks paid holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays.
- Free parking