Mechanical Design Engineer

Airport Placements; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for their design team. The ideal candidate will develop 3D and 2D designs for specialized automated machinery using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Strong background in engineering design and ability to work independently are required. Opportunity available in the Huntingdon area with potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Strong engineering background in mechanical machinery design.
• Ability to meet deadlines and interact directly with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D and 2D designs for automated machinery.
• Directly interact with suppliers for pricing and delivery.
• Ensure designs meet operational requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong engineering mechanical machinery design background

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer - Process Machinery Design. Established leader in processing and packaging machinery seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 3D and 2D designs for specialised, automated machinery using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Strong engineering mechanical machinery design background.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively and meet deadlines.
• Direct interaction with suppliers to obtain pricing and delivery schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on shop floor experience in machining, welding, fabrication, etc.
• Experience in designing food machinery and systems.
• Knowledge in the following areas:
  • Steam systems and energy calculations
  • Fluid systems, pumps, and piping
  • Pneumatics
  • Stress calculations
  • Motor/gearbox sizing for applications
  • Sheet metal development
  • Machined part tolerances

Working Hours

8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday). Overtime may be available.

Location

Huntingdon - St. Neots - Sandy area. Own transport required due to location.

Commutable from: Huntingdon, Cambridge, Sandy, St. Neots, Bedford, Biggleswade, Letchworth Garden City, Royston, Cambourne, Saffron Walden, Stevenage, Bishop’s Stortford, Peterborough.

We also have opportunity in the Harlow area for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

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