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Mechanical Design Engineer

Precision Recruitment UK Ltd

East Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic design team. This role involves designing automation machinery and collaborating with engineers to create innovative solutions across various industries, including packaging and medical. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in 3D CAD, particularly with Solidworks, and will contribute to the entire project lifecycle, from concept to execution. This hybrid opportunity offers a chance to work with a company that has over 40 years of experience in bespoke automation solutions, providing a stimulating environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

  • Experience in mechanical design within the automation industry.
  • Proficient in 3D CAD, preferably Solidworks.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to design innovative solutions.
  • Produce detailed machine layouts and bill of materials.

Skills

3D CAD
Mechanical design/engineering
Solidworks
Automation industry experience

Tools

Solidworks PDM

Job description

The Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Leicestershire

Hourly rate up to £50ph

3-6 Mth Contract

Hybrid / remote opportunity

Due to an increase in business and growth, my client is looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer who will be responsible for the design of automation machinery, as part of a dynamic and growing design team.

Working alongside engineers and other industry professionals, to conceptualise, develop and enhance these solutions, whilst also contributing to the evolution of their processes.

The Company

A company with in excess of 40 years experience providing bespoke turnkey automation, ranging from fully integrated high throughput cells to stand-alone machines.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Working and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to produce innovative design solutions for a wide variety of industries, from packaging to ocular and medical.
  2. Producing detailed machine and factory layouts using 3D CAD.
  3. Producing comprehensive bill of materials and parts lists, for all mechanical aspects of a project.
  4. Engaging in regular meetings with the Project Team, Suppliers and Clients, to understand and execute the mechanical requirements of automation projects.
  5. Provide technical support during the build, testing and commissioning project phases.
The Right Person

The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will have Mechanical design/engineering experience within the automation industry as well as the following key skills:

  1. Highly proficient in 3D CAD (Ideally Solidworks) with experience designing for manufacture.
  2. Mechanical design/engineering experience within the automation industry (pharma or medical machine experience).
  3. Previous experience using Solidworks PDM or similar would be advantageous.

Interested? Here are your three options:

  1. This is the job for me, I meet all the requirements. Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Scott Lydon between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
  2. I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure about some of the details. Click apply now so I can read your CV and come back to you.
  3. I'm interested but need to know more about what this job can offer me. Email scottl@precisionrecrutiment.co.uk with your CV and questions and I will reply with more detail.

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