Mechanical Design Engineer

Description:

A world leading manufacturer of capital equipment are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team. Based in West Yorkshire, you will benefit from a starting salary of up to £40K (Depending on Experience), flexitime policy, early finish Friday's, option of Hybrid or 9-day fortnight after probation, an amazing work culture, and much more. You'll be joining a well established organization that deliver cutting-edge technology to their customers globally.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for:

Mechanical design of new product developments using 3D modeling software
Ensuring product compliance with key ISO and safety standards
Ensuring that new products meet the requirements of the design brief and target manufacturing cost, as well as current safety legislation
Supporting and improving existing machines within the product range
Tailoring standard machines to suit customer bespoke requirements.
Providing technical support to the sales, purchasing, service, and production functions.
Assisting with the writing of machine manuals.
Producing stylish machine concepts, engineering drawing specifications, and bill of material information.
Overseeing projects from the concept stage through to completion.
Providing technical information for product documentation including sales brochures, spares lists, maintenance schedules
Liaising with external vendors.
Project work - producing / monitoring / reporting of Project plans, Product cost
Researching and developing innovative ideas.To be a successful Mechanical Design Engineer you will have:

Confident user of CAD software for 3D modelling, ideally Solidworks or Autodesk Inventor
Minimum BTEC HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
Good knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
Good understanding / knowledge of selecting drive elements including, bearings, drive belts and linear products.
Good understanding of basic sealing elements, e.g. selecting O-ring, shaft seals, etc.
Excellent sheet metal design and modeling skills.
Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

Basic salary up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible working hours
Option of either Hybrid or 9-day fortnight after probation
Company pension
Medical Insurance Scheme
Life Assurance
World class manufacturing facility, that fosters a really positive work culture across the whole business
Working hours are 37hrs per week Monday to Friday

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