Mechanical Design Engineer

Austin Fraser; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

White Label are proud to be working with a key client and a leading engineering business based in the York area in their search for a Mechanical Engineer!

Are you a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer/Mechanical Engineer looking to take your career to the next level? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading engineering business that delivers innovative, bespoke projects to global clients across a variety of exciting industries.

You will be working on one-of-a-kind designs within the creative sector, contributing to high-profile projects spanning the architectural, construction, exhibition, and live event fields. No two projects are the same, providing a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

The role will involve conceptual design of stage, performance, and special machines to meet client concepts or specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptual design of stage, performance, and special machines to meet client concepts or specifications
• Undertake, update, and review design risk assessments
• Produce or supervise creation of conceptual models in Autodesk Inventor including FEA
• Develop designs and produce engineered solutions with supporting calculations and analysis to achieve better than regulatory standards and guidelines including Eurocodes, Machinery Directive, CDM Regulations, and Entertainment Technology – Machinery for Stages and CE/UKCA Standards
• Select and verify third-party products to integrate into machines
• Check engineering solutions, calculations, and drawings of other designers
• With project managers ensure machines are built and tested to design and standards
• Produce testing schedules and witness and/or verify tests including factory tests and site commissioning
• Act as design lead on single and multi-disciplined projects as and when required
• Liaise with other members of the project team and the client and other stakeholders to achieve a coordinated engineering solution that meets the defined objectives
• Produce or supervise production of technical documentation
• Project cost control and effective management of project resources
• Ensure that quality and consistency of output (drawings, reports, calcs etc.) is always maintained
• Assist in the development of processes to improve efficiency and project delivery
• Mentor and develop junior team members

The Person:

• Minimum HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years experience
• Experience in Mechanical Calculations
• You must have experience in designing in these products or industries – special purpose machinery, conveyors, material/mechanical handling equipment, automated machinery, heavy engineering, structural, cranes, etc.
• Proficiency in using Autodesk Inventor (preferred) or similar 3D design software (SolidWorks, SolidEdge, etc.)
• Ability to work using own initiative but also work well as a team

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: GBP30,000 – GBP55,000, depending on experience
• Work Hours: Monday to Friday (flexible start times, 8 am – 5 pm or 7:30 am – 4:30 pm)
• Career Development: Work on diverse, high-impact projects and enjoy opportunities for professional growth
• Opportunity to work for a company with high retention of staff and offer great career progression!