Due to company growth, expansion and a long sustainable order book we are now seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a market leading Engineering and Manufacturing business close the Birstall area
The business has a long-standing history of designing and manufacturing innovative solutions, supported with a protected global order book and significant investment across their manufacturing operations in West Yorkshire.
What's in it for you as a Mechanical Design Engineer

• Training and career development opportunities


• Base salary of £40,000 per annum, potentially negotiable, PLUS Annual company bonus


• 33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days holiday with service


• 1pm finish ona Friday/Flexable working hours


• Life assurance, Private healthcare, 5% matched pension etc


• The opportunity to join a market leading, International manufacturing business with a global foot print and long tradition in Engineering and Manufacturing operations

What do you need to apply to the Mechanical Design Engineer vacancy

• Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualifications


• Minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience.


• Proficient in CAD programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo or similar packages.


• Experience of a design/development role in a commercially environment


• An understanding of design processes to include solution specification through to product design, build and acceptance testing


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  Good knowledge of design and engineering principles and best practices.
  Attention to detail is a must.
  


• Product-focused creative thinking and in-depth knowledge of industry design principles.


• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Be highly proficient using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.

Key duties of the Mechanical Design Engineer

• Work closely with their customers and sales department to conceptualise and design advanced fire appliances for deployment in the UK and worldwide.


• Plan and execute Mechanical Designs using CAD systems.


• Create the full 3D model design prior to manufacture and render models for tender submission and marketing material.


• Prepare all necessary production drawings and build information, in line with agreed company schedules, to ensure that performance and quality requirements of the specification are met.


• Ensure all designs are cost effective in terms of optimising the utilisation of labour and materials.


• Ensure compliance to standards required by our customers in their applicable territory and also ensuring that all statutory requirements are met.


• Provide, issue and control design documentation to company departments and sub-contractors.


• Manage multiple projects from conception to completion liaising with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
  Collaborate with other Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers.


• Developing and building prototypes to test their function.
  Conducting user research to identify customer needs, keep abreast of developments in the market and generate ideas for improvement.

If you would like a private chat about the position before submitting your application please contact Rodger Morley at E3 recruitment