Mechanical Design Engineer

Wilton Engineering Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Design Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with technical specifications, assisting in project delivery, and reviewing mechanical drawings. Attractive benefits include 25 days of holiday, company pension, and health cash plan. Ideal for UK Nationals prepared for BPSS clearance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory

Company sick pay

Paycare Health Cash Plan

Company Pension

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a design engineer.
• Experience in fabrication/heavy manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Competent in design analysis software for mechanical and structural applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and schedules.
• Assist in project delivery meeting quality and safety requirements.
• Review and approve mechanical/structural drawings produced by the draughtsman.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor/Tekla)

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Structural Engineering

Tools

FEA analysis software (ANSYS, Staad Pro)

Job description

Overview

• Ensure contractual obligations technical specifications and schedules are met.
• Ensure projects are executed in a professional and ethical manner.
• Build professional and productive relationships with Wilton employees, clients, colleagues and suppliers

Key Tasks

• Ensure full compliance with company procedures and Statutory requirements.
• Assist in delivering projects in line with contractual obligations, specifications, quality and safety requirements.
• A sound and credible understanding of mechanical engineering principles and their application to varied projects and domains.
• Assist in developing load case definition and basis of design documents.
• Knowledge and experience of developing mechanical systems/assemblies and taking through the manufacturing stages.
• Working knowledge of relevant 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor/Tekla and able to develop designs with the assistance of a draughtsman.
• Complete and support FEA analysis utilising packages such as Staad Pro, ANSYS etc.
• Perform sizing and selection of structural members, mechanical components, and fasteners.
• Reviewing, checking and approving of mechanical/structural drawings produced by the draughtsman.
• Proactive in capturing lessons learned and opportunities for improvements for future design packages.
• Perform tasks as required by the Senior Engineer / Head of Projects.

Key Behaviours

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically in a decisive manner.
• Strong time Management skills with a focus on achieving deliverables.
• Good attention to detail and a proven completer/finisher.
• Ability to adapt to different situations.
• Continuous learner and team player.

Role Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a design engineer.
• Experience in the fabrication/Heavy manufacture industry is preferred but not essential.
• Degree qualified (Mechanical, civil or structural design or equivalent).
• Experience with design analysis software (mechanical & structural).
• 5 hrs per week working 0900 – 1700 hrs Monday-Thursday. Early finish at 1500 hrs. every Friday where hours worked prior.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory with the facility to buy or sell 5 days per annum.
• Company sick pay based on service.
• Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan.
• Company Pension in Line with Auto Enrolment.
• Boost works Discount Platform (retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts).

Method of Application

Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter stating salary expectations and your notice period required. Due to the nature of the work applicants must be UK Nationals and be prepared to complete BPSS clearing, in line with security requirements.