Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Excellent opportunity for experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join a well-established company based in Ashton-in-Makerfield

Position Type:Permanent
Hours:Full time, 36 hours
Salary: £36,000.00.pa
Industry:Engineering/Manufacturing

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Design Engineers to join our team at our Ashton in Makerfield based facility specialising predominantly in the design and manufacture of automotive logistics and lineside material handling equipment, metal pallets / stillages and polyurethane dunnage systems.

A great role is on offer for experienced candidates seeking a long term and stable position within a well-established and design led company working closely with a range of high-profile OEM manufacturers for new vehicle model launches to provide packaging solutions for automotive components from point of manufacture to point of vehicle fit involving both manual and robotic loading / unloading. For the right candidate this position also has the scope for future personal development to take a leading role in the overseeing and management of the Design Department.

Responsibilities:

• Designing bespoke packaging solutions from customer supplied 3D component models and general design remits and manufacturing standards whilst ensuring that designs are fit for purpose, cost effective, and designed for manufacture.
• Preparation of 3D models for review.
• Preparation of PowerPoint concept proposals.
• Preparation and release of 2D manufacturing drawings and bills of materials
• Leading engagement with customers at all times throughout the design process by electronic means, Teams Meetings, and site visits from time to time as required.
• The successful fulfilment of allocated design projects from inception through to final production delivery
• Supporting the sales channel in the process of winning work
• Contributing to the further development of the design function

Requirements:

• Ideally educated to a UK level 5 qualification, together with a minimum of three years industry based experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of Solidworks with particular emphasis on the design of mechanical components, weldments, steel fabrications, sheet metal, CNC Laser cut parts and pressings. Polyurethane cast mould tooling knowledge preferred but not essential.
• Experience with CATIA software and manipulating large models for migration to Solidworks advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of Epicor ERP systems for inputting bills of materials advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with Bambu 3d printers advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Existing right to work in the UK is a prerequisite.

Rewards:

• Salary negotiable dependent on experience
• 32 days holiday
• Private Health Benefit (After qualifying period)
• Company Pension Scheme

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