Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description:

This business has been running for over half a century providing bespoke transport solutions. As a result of sustained growth this business is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer reporting to the Group Technical Director, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the technical specifications and transport equipment solutions and their ancillary equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working within the Engineering team to provide technical information to other departments to achieve the required specification and quality at best price.
• Ensure all legislative and safety criteria are met and adhered to.
• Producing technical CAD models and drawings using 3D software.
• Producing technical calculations to justify the design and decision-making process.
• Playing a major role in new product development, providing support in terms of design, manufacture and ensuring coherence to current legislation.
• Produce concepts and designs of steel structural, Sheetmetal and mechanism.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills required:

• Proficient in the use of Solidworks 3D CAD software.
• Goods vehicle product and supplier knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
• Good time management skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
• Good technical understanding of an engineering environment.
• Fabrication design experience an advantage.
• Experience of hydraulics, pneumatics and 12/24v electrics systems desirable.
• Ability to develop and produce calculations to justify design.
• Able to work as part of a team and/or on your own initiative.
• Be able to produce technical drawings for manufacture.
• Portrays enthusiasm, passion, and ambition with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• The ability to liaise with colleagues and customers using good communication skills.

If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the skills to take on this vital role then please submit your CV or and a covering letter at your earliest opportunity.