MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

The Role

This is an exciting career opportunity for a professional Mechanical Design Engineer. The role offers high variation in work, the chance to apply technical skills to real life engineering systems and to design products and machines for some of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. 

Working within a committed and experienced engineering team in a smart, comfortable, and professional environment the suitable person will be given the opportunity to excel in engineering design and develop professionally.

The role of Mechanical Design Engineer is best suited to a professional mechanical engineer with proven experience in 
mechanical designing and manufacturing looking for a diverse, engaging and highly rewarding career.

Salary and Hours

• £35,000 - £45,000, dependant on experience
• 40 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements
• Potential for hybrid working
• Professional development
• Family healthcare policy
• Life insurance

Commutable From: Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Lichfield, Tamworth

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Ideally, minimum of 5 years experience working in mechanical engineering.
• 3D design proficiency. Inventor would be ideal, but all 3D experience will be considered. 
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their requirements from a design perspective, along with knowledge of material and parts specifications and the ability to suitably select these for the design requirements.
• Hands-on manufacturing / assembling experience would advantageous.
• The following would be preferred but isn’t essential: experience of pneumatic circuit design and functionality, knowledge of machinery directive, LOLER and other legislative requirements, experience in special purpose machinery, assembly fixture and jig design.
• Experience working within the Automotive industry would again be advantageous.
• UK driving licence.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the full design lifecycle of the products; this includes defining concepts and developing them into fully functioning 3D models.
• Initial project review and scope of requirements with the project delivery team.
• Creating fully functioning 3D CAD models of mechanical systems, special purpose machinery, assembly fixtures, production jigs, mechanical handling systems and industrial automated systems using the latest version of Autodesk Inventor Professional.
• Creating, checking, and approving 2D manufacturing, assembly, testing and installation drawings to BS8888-2017.
• Running and participating in design reviews in accordance with internal and customers design standards and relevant legislation.
• Liaising between design and manufacturing to understand manufacturing constrains or requirements that need to be accounted for.
• Working in an energetic environment you will play a key role in delivering multiple high-tech projects with a strong professional Engineering support network guiding and coaching you to excellence.
• The business will provide you with the opportunity to invent and develop solutions and machines whilst pushing the boundaries of your current knowledge and skill set

Role Overview

Do you have a background in designing bespoke machinery and leading projects from start to finish? 

Are you a Senior Design Engineer or Design Manager with good industry experience in bespoke machinery design?

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual for a bespoke equipment manufacturer based in Staffordshire. 

The company have a long history of providing bespoke solutions to customers all over the globe and are often requested to create one off machines for specific tasks. 

After another great growth year for the company in the way of orders and project requests, and this upturn is now requiring a new Design Manager to join the company and assist in the demand for new projects to be designed.

Salary and Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Healthcare 
• 37 Hours per week, 8:45am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s, with some flexibility.
• Immediate Start 

Commutable from: Stafford, Sutton Coldfield, Burton, Derby, Tamworth, Rugeley, Lichfield, Burton, Burntwood, Cannock

Candidate Requirements 

• Qualified to HND / Degree level in an engineering discipline, ideally Mechanical or Product Design. 
• You must have a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and product design processes. 
• It is essential that you have several years' experience designing using 3D CAD in Mechanical Machinery Design. 
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment. 
• A Design Manager or Engineer with experience of managing a small team.
• Candidates should have a strong Design background in Fabrications, Machine Parts and Hydraulics.

Key Responsibilities

• As the Design Manager you will be responsible for updating existing machines and working on new and existing product ranges, with a strong partnership to shop floor and other engineering personnel. 
• You will take ownership of Design Projects from start to finish. 
• Management of all design activities from concept through to production validation.
• The robust design of products in accordance with the department procedures. 
• Investigating design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, operational efficiency. 
• Preparation of Project Engineering data for new product assemblies and components, e.g. 3D / 2D Drawings, BOM's, Technical Specifications. 
• Customer technical liaison on new projects, ensuring that the designs meet the customer's requirements and often exceed their expectations and remain competitive to achieve sales growth and increase market share.

This is an exciting role with a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist machinery. They are part of an established group who have 70+ years experience behind them, and who continue to grow, with the introduction of new products.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will provide design engineering capability to engineering activities/projects assigned to client’s design engineering centre.

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience 
• 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexibility available)
• Hybrid working
• Life Assurance, x2 of salary
• Employee rewards portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Modern working environment

Commutable From: Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Tamworth

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• HND or suitable mechanical engineering design experience. A Degree would be ideal but isn’t essential.
• 3D design proficiency - Pro-Engineer / Creo experience is preferred, but isn’t essential. 
• Have a hands-on approach to engineering design and development.
• Full system design experience would be preferred. 
• Any Automotive, Military, Heavy Engineering, Off Highway / Construction Equipment experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent technical aptitude.
• Previous experience of engineering projects/activities.
• Planning and priority setting.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems would be a big advantage.

Mechanical Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Design Engineer will support the generation and delivery of concept and manufacturing design definitions, based on technical specifications, requirements, costs and other constraints.
• Support the conceptual development for new products.
• Participate in maintaining relevant engineering processes and procedures.
• Supporting the identification of business opportunities.
• Problem solving on existing products and product improvement.
• Support the evaluation of technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions.
• Support assigned projects, ensuring requirements are delivered to plan and budget.
• Working alongside the customer on product development ensuring delivery of solutions to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Keeping up to date in relevant technical areas, developing skills and capabilities, and giving support to others as required.
• Actively participate in business unit improvement activities.

The Company

This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.

They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis. 

You will be joining a sizeable, well-established group who will welcome you into their team.

Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently. 

Mechanical Development Engineer Package and Benefits

• £37,000 - £45,000
• Hybrid working – two days per week from home following successful probation
• 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
• 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus, Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme, Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)

Commutable From: Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots

Mechanical Development Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar would be ideal. HNC /HND will be considered, along with the right experience.
• 3D design proficiency. Solidworks is preferred, but other 3D experience will be considered. 
• Strong product development experience.
• Design for Manufacture. 
• Problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Drafting experience. 
• A level of calculations experience.
• Some GD&T and simulation experience would be useful but is not essential.  

Mechanical Development Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Mechanical Development Engineer will lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation / implementation.
• Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of products.
• Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks CAD and PLM software. 
• Provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly.
• Oversee validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report. Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products.
• Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly.
• Conduct calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join a specialist manufacturing business in Coventry.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to oversee the design of customer products as well as develop new innovative engineering solutions. 

Everyday will be different, from liaising with manufacturing and sales, to visiting sensitive defence sites to discuss projects with customers.

You should have sound project management experience and be able to implement design software (i.e. SolidWorks / Inventor / Vault), with the role giving the freedom for you to shape the companies design function going forward.

This position has come about through a planned retirement along with the need to expand the inhouse design department to meet growing customer demand. 

Senior Design Engineer experience required:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification
• 5 years design engineering experience
• Experience working with metals
• SolidWorks or Inventor
• Project management & customer liaison experience.

Please not sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

The role is open to Senior Design Engineers, Design Managers and Design Team Leaders 

If you are interested in this Senior Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from …. Coventry, Nuneaton, Hinkley, Atherstone, Rugby, Lutterworth, Leamington Spa

I have an excellent opportunity for a Electrical Design Engineer to join a long running engineering business in Redditch to contribute to future product development. 

Benefits Package

• From £45,000 DOE
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Early Finish Friday
• On-site parking

Joining the wider design team, you will be working on product prototypes through the design of PLC’s, drivers and PCBs. 

The role is part of a long-term plan to bring in an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ahead of a future retirement, offering the opportunity progress your career over the long term. 

Design Engineer Required Experience:

• Related Electrical Engineering qualification.
• SolidWorks & AutoCAD experience preferred
• Experience of PCB’s, PLC’s, Control panel design.
• Working to British standards & regulation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience post-graduation.

The role is open to Electrical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Electronic Engineers. 

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are interested in this Electrical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Redditch, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Longbridge, Northfield.

I have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a long running engineering business in Redditch to contribute to future product development. 

Benefits Package

• Up to £35,000 DOE
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• On-site parking

Joining a team of design engineers, you will be creating 2D & 3D design to meet client specifications ahead of manufacture. 

In the role you will be working on a mixture of updating existing products, liaising with suppliers and customers, along with working on new product development keeping the business at the forefront of their industry. 

Design Engineer Experience Required

• Related Engineering qualification
• SolidWorks preferred
• Exposure to metal manufacturing environment
• Creation of BOMs and other technical documentation
• 3 years’ experience post-graduation.

The role is open to Mechanical Design Engineers, CAD Engineers and Design Engineers.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Redditch, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Longbridge, Northfield.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to join our modern, forward thinking manufacturing client in Accrington, with a market leading benefit package. 

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the future of the manufacturing onsite, project managing the design and implementation for new products.

Benefits

• Salery from £50,000
• 32 Days annual leave
• Enhanced pension
• Company bonus
• Health Scheme
• Life insurance
• Enhanced sickness benefit
• Electric car charging,
• On-site parking

For success in this Senior Design Engineer role, you should have solid experience developing 3D designs in manufacturing environments, along with rapid prototyping, GD&T and tooling design.

Design Engineer Role Outline:

• Support the design & implementation of manufacturing equipment.
• Tooling design.
• Maintain standards such as ISO 9001.
• Support client relationships.
• Work closely with manufacturing to overcome challenges.

Design Engineer Experience:

• Related mechanical engineering qualification
• Experience using 3D design software i.e. SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo.
• Experience implementing new tooling, concepts and prototyping.
• Undertake Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• GD&T

The role is open to Design Engineers, Senior Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, FEA Engineers.

If you are interested in this Senior Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Bolton, Rochdale.

Please not this opportunity is a permanent position and does not offer sponsorship.

I am pleased to present a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our modern, forward thinking manufacturing client in Accrington, with a market leading benefit package. 

You will be part of an expanding design team working on projects from cradle to grave.  

Benefits:

• Salary up to £45,000
• 32 Days annual leave
• Enhanced pension
• Company bonus
• Health Scheme
• Life insurance
• Enhanced sickness benefit
• Electric car charging,
• On-site parking

As a design engineer onsite, you will be working closely with clients to find solution to their engineering problems through new product development. The team you will be joining are proud of both their quality high products and friendly, team-oriented culture.

Design Engineer Role outline:

• Development of new products.
• Create design for manufacture.
• Maintain standards such as ISO 9001.
• Support client relationships.
• Work closely with manufacturing to overcome challenges.

Experience:

• Related mechanical engineering qualification
• Experience using 3D design software i.e. SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo.
• Experience as a design engineer within manufacturing environment.
• Undertake Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

The role is open to Design Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, FEA Engineers.

If you are interested in this Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, Bolton, Rotchdale.

Please not this opportunity is a permanent position and does not offer sponsorship.

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth. They have a unique environment, a great bunch to work with who are incredibly passionate about their products and the industry as a whole.

Most of their staff have worked in the industry for a long time and they are looking for an individual who wishes to grow with the company and share in their current and future success.

Role Overview

This is a rewarding role, that will allow you to bring in your own approach and ideas, with a team and company that are growing. The Lead Software Developer, will lead a small team of skilled software developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Helping take projects from conception to completion, ensuring the business continues to deliver their best in market products and software.   

Lead Software Developer Pay and Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000
• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Lead Software Developer Person Specification

• A technical Degree ideally, anything Software based or similar would stand out.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a commercial software environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, building relationships with people at all levels.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, with experience of Agile Scrum/Sprint planning principles.
• Strong People Management skills with proven experience as a formal Line Manager.
• Experience with project ownership and coordination, from conception to completion. 
• Methodical, with a structured approach.
• Ability to manage working time effectively and prioritise assignments appropriately.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, committed and dependable.

Lead Software Developer Key Responsibilities

• Line management of the Software Team, with responsibility for efficiency and output.
• Managing the successful development of scalable firmware and software using a structured, process-driven approach.
• Plan the detailed Software Team workload and regularly communicate the milestone progress to the Project Lead, Programme Manager and Stakeholders.
• Maintain best practices within the Software Team, ensuring technical journals, essential research and company QMS process are followed.
• Leadership and administration of the Sprint process for the Software Team.
• Support the delivery of product firmware and software within the Software Team, from an initial design brief through to full production, encompassing the testing and verification of the design.
• Assisting with project planning, scoping and problem-solving.

The Company

The business is an SME, with 150 employees and 60 years of manufacturing heritage. They have a global supply chain and export over 30% of their product to a world-wide network of customers. The operation consists of a fabrication facility, assembly area, large yard, logistics area and finished goods stores with the majority of product designed and manufactured by the company at their UK site. 

This is a company and role that offers realistic opportunities for career progression and development, being at the forefront of their industry and market leaders within it.

Project Manager Salary and Benefits

• £45,000 - £48,000
• Plus company car or car allowance (£500 per month)
• 37.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm, 12pm on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Early finish Friday’s

Commutable From: Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent

The Role

• The purpose of this role is to manage and coordinate projects and timetables within the company, to ensure all objectives are met, safely within timescale and budget.
• It would be advantageous if the Project Manager had good working knowledge of electrical and civil engineering.
• Some of the project work could be for export and therefore may include overseas visits.

Project Manager Person Specification

• Previous experience in Project / Contract Construction Managing is essential.
• Educated to HNC or equivalent desirable.
• Health and Safety qualifications and Knowledge of Risk Assessments and method statements - highly desirable.
• Current CSCS card holder, i.e. Site Manager would be advantageous.
• SMSTS card – preferable.
• London Underground / Network Rail knowledge / previous working experience would be highly advantageous.
• Must possess excellent organisation and communication skills at all levels.
• Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Project Manager Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and monitoring of project programming, on site start up, delivery, method statements, risk assessments, completion, testing, O & M manuals, will be responsible for a profit margin on each project.
• Contact with Sub-Contractors to define and implement plans and projects.
• Site visits as and when necessary to ensure objectives are being met by others.
• To monitor, report and update on projects throughout their progress.

This is a family business where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, with this role being part of that growth.

IT Support Technician Salary and Benefits

• £25,000
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• 23 days holiday, increasing with service, plus statutory, Life Assurance, Profit related pay

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Chesterfield, Sheffield

IT Support Technician Role Function

The IT Support Technician will support the IT team in providing a comprehensive IT service for the company to enable it to meet its company objectives and business targets.

As IT Support Technician, you’ll be responsible for supporting and maintaining the company's IT network, servers, client devices and security systems, including investigating, diagnosing and resolving network, server, client devices and software problems, collecting IT usage stats, making recommendations for improving the company's IT systems and carrying out routine configuration and installation of IT solutions.

Candidate Requirements

• Jira Service management or any other ITSM solution.
• Windows Operating Systems including 7/10/11
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
• Microsoft cloud services: Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Intune, SharePoint
• Windows Server roles – DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, File and Print
• Basic networking experience: Understanding of common network devices: Firewalls, routers, switches, and access points, cabling: Patching to switches and making cables.
• Methodical approach to investigating issues using tools such as Google, ChatGPT etc.
• Great people skills with people from diverse backgrounds and IT skills levels.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual
• You will have a driving license and access to your own car.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Jira Service Management: Investigating/Diagnosing/Resolving new & existing requests raised, Logging and management of problems/incidents, Upkeep and creation of assets. 
• Basic end user training.
• Creation and upkeep of documentation in Confluence.
• User onboarding and offboard: Creating new users, Assigning rights to relevant software and files, Resetting passwords.
• 3cx administration: Creation and amendments to extensions, Call log and recording requests, Provisioning desk and soft phones.
• Installation and configuring new and existing desktops, laptops, mobiles phones and tablets.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting software and hardware issues.
• Repairing and replacing damaged/failed computer and network components.
• Supporting people whenever they encounter challenges with computers and network devices.
• To undertake project work as assigned by the IT Management Team.
• Liaise with 3rd party support.
• Stock management of IT equipment.