Mechanical Design Engineer (senior)

Role: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Bradford

Salary: �51,800 + company pension

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Full time permanent)

Full job description

Our client is an automation engineering company that provides customers with solutions to manufacturing problems in the automotive and industrial industries. They are experiencing significant growth and immediately require a high calibre Machine Design Engineer who is suitably qualified and experienced in designing engineering solutions to manufacturing automation problems. They have a strong reputation for designing and building complete process solutions to the highest standards of quality that provide customers with improved efficiency, reduced cost and zero defects. You will provide input into concepts that encompass the customers manufacturing requirements and be responsible for the mechanical design realisation of the project. The role requires liaising with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, electrical and design teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design automated assembly machines, semi-automated work cells and manual tooling aids for factory production equipment


• Analyse customer requirements, create specifications and work in a multi discipline team environment to develop the scope, design and drawing package for manufacturing equipment


• Support, debug, troubleshooting, and integration activities


• Analyse, specify and select commercial components.


• Evaluate strength and cycle time requirements


• Review drawings and prepare drawing documentation


• Communicate with team members from various departments and suppliers


• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Candidate Specification:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, HNC or Apprenticeship with proven experience in the Industry


• Experience in the design of machines and solutions for automated production processes from concept to delivery


• Production of engineering drawings, 3D-CAD models and technical files using Solidworks


• Disciplined approach to project planning and project management


• Ability to present designs to customers


• Knowledge of current British Standards


• Preparing BOM


• A talent in researching new designs, operations and performance of equipment and systems


• Creative mind to develop new ideas to incorporate into designs to make them more effective


• Systematic problem solving