Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Leeds

Up to 40,000

My client is a leading design and manufacturer of high value bespoke machinery being exported all over the world. Due to an order book which is already double for the financial year, they are once again looking to grow their design team with the addition of a Mechanical Design Engineer. The company has been established for more then 50 years and its nearest compeitior is in Germany!

The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will:-

1. Produce layout and detailed manufacturing drawings by creating mechanical engineering designs through CAD and prototyping, for components and assemblies.
2. Prepare Bill of materials.
3. Collaborate with the R&D, Control Systems and Production Teams to evaluate performance of designs and identify and produce solutions.
4. Liaise with production on manufacturing planning, components supply and supervision of assembly of equipment.
5. Track project costs, coordinating manufacture of components at offsite subcontractors and assembly on site.
6. Monitor activities and help overcome problems as they are encountered, by testing, analysing data and reporting progress towards meeting customer requirements.
7. Prepare machine manuals.
8. Where required, liaise with external sources for advice on materials, components, new technologies, testing, retention of IP etc.
9. Where required, participate in commissioning trials

Ideally the successful Mechanical Design Engineer will have:-

- A relevant qualifications (Degree or equivalent)

- 3+ years experience in machinery or complex assembly and part design

- A willingness to learn and further themselves as an engineer

If you are interested in the position of Mechanical Design Engineer or would like to hear more, please apply with a copy of your CV and a member of the LG Engineering Solutions team will be in touch shortly.