MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

This is a family owner 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.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

• £36,000 - £50,000, dependant on experience
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (office-based role)
• 26 days holiday plus statutory
• Profit related pay
• Life Insurance cover

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

Mechanical Design Engineer Role Overview

• An experienced Mechanical Design Engineer is required to work within a focused Research and Development team, capable of taking the lead on your own projects whilst contributing to those of your colleagues through collaborative and cross functional working.
• You will have proven experience of developing products from idea through to production prototype whilst fully considering design for manufacture and assembly.
• Full project experience is a pre-requisite.

Mechanical Design Engineer Candidate Requirements and Responsibilities

• A solid mechanical engineering background, with strong experience in the design and development of mechanical structures and mechanisms.
• Experience of designing electrics/electronics, control systems or medical devices is advantageous but not essential.
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of Solidworks 3D CAD.
• Experience of developing New Products to satisfy end user needs.
• Create product specifications, project plans and detailed designs.
• Select the optimum materials and manufacturing methods to meet business and product needs.
• Validate and verify designs by prototyping, testing and first batch manufacture support.
• Ensure products meet appropriate safety and performance standards for CE marking.
• Ability to manage a project to conclusion, on time and on budget.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Design Engineer to join an engineering business in Lichfield that manufacture world renown engineer solutions

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £25,000 DOE
• 30 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Healthcare Scheme
• Early finish Friday
• Company bonus
• Immediate Start 

You will be gaining hands on experience within an established manufacturing company applying AutoCAD design experience delivering complex hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. 

Part of a small team as Junior Design Engineer you will get exposure to all parts of the manufacturing process from initial concept of customer specification to prototyping and final build. 

Candidate Requirements 

• Qualified to HND / Degree level in an engineering discipline or equivalent.  
• Minium 1 year experience with a manufacturing environment
• Experienced with design using AutoCAD, Solidworks or Inventor.

The ideal Junior Design Engineer will have some hands-on engineering experience post-graduation and is looking to join a stable, established business to progress their career.  

Please note this is a permanent role, not fixed term contract and does not offer sponsorship.  

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

Commutable from: Lichfield, Burntwood, Cannock, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Rugeley and Burton.

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.

In a sea of adverts for ‘market-leading’ organisations, this is a bona fide opportunity with a genuine global leading Designer and Manufacturer in their field. Having recruited for them over many years, we can confidently support their claim of being an incredibly supportive and friendly employer, who values employee training and career development.  

Supplying into a range of different industries protects them against a slowdown in one area, and this growing business has a clear growth plan for the next 5 years, hence their need to appoint a new Product Development Engineer, where you will work on the design and development of new and existing products.  

Product Development Engineer Benefits:

• Salary to £35,000, negotiable DOE.
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days.
• An above average pension contribution of 5%.
• Life Assurance.
• Genuine Training and Career Development Opportunities.
• Social gatherings, as they really do value fostering a team ethos.

Product Development Engineer Requirements:

• Experience in design and development if new products and materials technology within Manufacturing.
• At least a HNC in Mechanical Engineering / CAD.
• Good experience with CAD, ideally having used Inventor, or similar.
• Experience with Ansys would be advantageous but not essential.

This is a great opportunity for a Product Development Engineer to further their career with a truly fantastic organisation.  If you would like to find out more, please apply and leave your contact details, but please note that I am on annual leave until Tuesday 9th July.

Commutable from Dudley, Kingswinford, Brierley Hill, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Wednesbury

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.

A major large manufacturing company in the Coventry area, are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer. This is a key role within an established business, with over 200 sites worldwide.  

We are driving advancements in new technologies solutions for a diversified global market.

Commutable from Birmingham, Nuneaton, Coventry, Tamworth, Burbage, Rugby, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Sutton Coldfield, Lutterworth, Henley in Arden and Solihull

What’s in it for you, as Senior Quality Engineer?

• Salary: £50,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top)
• Early Friday finish
• Company contributory pension
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unlimited Career progression

Requirements for Senior Quality Engineer

• Significant Quality Engineering experience at a Senior level
• You will have gained your experience from within high-volume manufacturing
• Leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of Quality tools, such as SPC, Control Plans, PPAP submissions, APQP and Containment issues
• Supplier and customer liaison
• Excellent auditing abilities
• This would suit a strong Collaborator, who is keen to utilise your considerable Quality knowledge, in a positive, friendly and supportive environment

Responsibilities for Senior Quality Engineer

• Provide support to the Quality Manager
• Manage and improve the current Quality systems 
• Control Plans and SPC
• Customer audits
• Root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• PPAP submissions
• Champion continuous improvements in Quality
• PFMEA
• Containment issues
• Utilising problem- solving techniques, such as Ishikawa and 5 Why
• 8D reports
• Point of contact for customers
• Gauging and calibration
• Support NPI