Mechanical Design Engineer

HR GO Driving; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing 3D and 2D designs for automated machinery. Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is essential, along with a strong background in mechanical machinery design. This role requires independent work and collaboration with suppliers. Opportunities for overtime exist. Own transport is necessary due to the location in Huntingdon - St. Neots - Sandy area.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in designing mechanical machinery.
• Direct interaction with suppliers is required.
• Experience in machining, welding, fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D and 2D designs for automated machinery.
• Work on food machinery design and systems.
• Calculate steam systems and energy requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong engineering mechanical machinery design background

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

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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