Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is a highly successful advanced manufacturer with particular expertise in electro-mechanical assembly. They are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team based in Northumberland.

As Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll have the chance to engage with cutting-edge projects spanning various global industries, offering a stimulating environment for a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer. Joining this collaborative team, you'll immerse yourself in a diverse role where your creativity and diligence will be key in developing products and processes from conception to presentation to clients, culminating in successful project delivery.

About the Company

This is an innovative and forward-thinking business who are passionate about supporting their employees in all levels of their career. They offer a fantastic enhanced benefits package which includes:

• Hybrid working options
• Flexible working hours
• Company Bonus
• Discounted gym memberships
• Options to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days)
• Plus many more!

About the Mechanical Design Engineer Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for working with customers to plan and deliver design, engineering, and innovation for all products.

Other responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer will include:

• Work with the interpretation of customer requirements relating to mechanical/electro-mechanical systems within a product
• Communicate and present design ideas and solutions to customers and colleagues
• Proactively resolve problems within project time & budgets to robustly meet ESO (Engineering Services Outsourcing).
• Design and development of mechanical/electro-mechanical systems using the relevant computer aided engineering (CAE) tools, Design release methodologies, DFMEA principles, and DFM etc.
• Support the Solutions Architecture team in carrying out feasibility studies for technical innovations
• Support the Pilot Manufacturing team in introducing a product into serial production
• Prepare technical documentation; specifications, schematics, drawings, BoM’s, design reports, risk assessments, etc.
• Identify and communicate potential gaps/opportunities in product, process, technology, etc.

About You

As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be a capable Engineer with demonstrable experience managing projects from concept to delivery. You will have proven experience of conceptual design and release for designing and developing complete products and components at pace.

You will be adaptable and agile in your approach with a positive “can-do” attitude. You will have the ability to analyse complex problems, identify root cause, and assess possible solutions.

Other requirements include:

• Strong Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Experience with Autodesk suite of products
• Knowledge of / experience with interpretation of mathematical modelling packages e.g. ANSYS
• Proven experience of operating in a diverse range of industries/sectors