Mechanical Design Engineer

Ref:45373
Engineering Discipline:Design Engineers
Sector:Special Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Salary/rate:circa £40,000
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:West Midlands
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Development
References on file:TBC
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A degree-qualified Mechanical Design Engineer with nearly 4 years’ experience working on the design and development of special purpose machinery and complex mechanical equipment.

This engineer has a strong grounding in mechanical engineering design, with hands-on experience producing 3D CAD models, detailed manufacturing drawings, assemblies and technical documentation. They are competent across Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks and AutoCAD, giving them flexibility to work within different design office environments and CAD platforms.

With additional exposure to FEA analysis, they are able to support design validation, component assessment and engineering problem-solving during the development of machinery and equipment.

Technical Experience

  • Mechanical design of special purpose machinery and complex equipment
  • 3D modelling and detailed design using Autodesk Inventor
  • Experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design and assembly work
  • AutoCAD experience for 2D drafting and design documentation
  • Creation of manufacturing drawings, assemblies and technical design packs
  • Exposure to FEA analysis to support design validation
  • Mechanical component and assembly design
  • Supporting design improvements, modifications and engineering problem-solving
  • Working from customer requirements, technical specifications and project briefs

Design & Engineering Background

This candidate’s experience is well suited to businesses involved in special purpose machinery, capital equipment, automation, process equipment, manufacturing machinery or complex mechanical systems.

Their combination of 3D CAD capability, mechanical engineering knowledge and FEA exposure makes them a strong fit for a design team needing someone who can contribute to both new design projects and modifications to existing equipment.

Career Goals

The candidate is now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity where they can continue developing technically, work on varied and challenging machinery projects, and contribute to the full design lifecycle.

They are particularly suited to a role within an OEM, machinery manufacturer, automation business or engineering company designing bespoke mechanical equipment.

Preferences

  • Seeking a permanent Mechanical Design Engineer role
  • Ideally based within Worcestershire / West Midlands
  • Salary expectations circa £40,000
  • Interested in special purpose machinery, complex equipment and mechanical design roles
  • Open to roles using Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks or AutoCAD

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