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Mechanical Design Engineer
Northamptonshire
£40,000 – 45,000
The Company
Our client provides design, manufacturing, service and installation services for heavy duty materials handling systems used across a wide range of sectors.
The business has a rich trading history dating back over 70 years and are set for a fantastic 2025 with a great order book and significant investment being made to expand their production
The systems the company manufacture consist of a range of equipment including conveyors, shredding machinery, compactors and screens and the business adds real value to their customers by providing a full turnkey solution to their customers.
The business has an incredibly low turnover of staff due to their great culture and their focus on staff development. For this role they are happy to support people with external SolidWorks training if you haven’t used the package before.
As part of their expansion plans they are looking to recruit for two key positions in their design team, one of which is a Mechanical Design Engineer which they are looking for with immediate effect.
The Role
The role of Mechanical Design Engineer in the business will see you working in the engineering team carrying out all 3D and 2D design work needed across the projects the company are delivering.
The design engineering teamwork in an open office and have created a really supportive culture where ideas are shared, staff are listened to and people’s development are prioritised.
Key aspects of the Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve:
- 3D modelling of machinery and components being manufactured
- Producing detailed drawings for fabrication and manufacturing on the shop floor
- Creating bills of materials for parts
- Design of fabricated and sheet metal components including access platforms and walkways
- Producing 2D layouts of systems
- Establishing potential costs for designed items
- Liaising with customers for site measurements when required
- The company uses SolidWorks and AutoCAD across their design work.
The Candidate
To be successful in your application for this Mechanical Design Engineer role you will need:
- Experience in both 3D modelling and producing 2D manufacturing drawings.
- A fantastic attitude towards learning and development.
- Some form of supporting engineering qualification
- To enjoy seeing design projects from design through to manufacturing
- A great attention to detail
- To be someone who takes real pride in the quality of their design work.
The Benefits
For this Mechanical Design Engineer role, the following benefits are on offer:
- £40,000 – 45,000
- SolidWorks training and development an offer
- To work for a Design Manager who fosters learning, development and collaboration.
- To work for a business who are growing and investing heavily in their expansion.
If you’re interested, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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