Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a world-class process and packaging company within Aerosols, Coatings and Pharmaceutical industries.

• Generating manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts, with supporting mechanical documentation (schedules, [bill of materials], sub‑assembly drawings, schematics, etc.)
• Maintaining existing mechanical drawings and documentation when existing equipment is upgraded or modified.
• Act as a liaison between the drawing office and Mechanical Technicians/sub‑suppliers, and work with other departments as necessary to ensure the correct parts are ordered/supplied for assembly.
• Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager for the workload to ensure project timelines are adhered to and any deviation is communicated to the project team.
• Ensure all mechanical drawings are updated in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the project and shared with all relevant departments, along with maintaining current correct revisions in the data‑management system (Autodesk Vault)
• Assist, where required, with other tasks within the Drawing Office Department, such as enquiry drawings, site surveys, etc

• Working knowledge in an industrial/design environment of Autodesk products, including AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), Autodesk Vault (User only), although other 3D CAD software knowledge may be considered, such as Solid Works etc.
• Experience in drafting standards for BS 8888
• Mechanical design experience in a working environment in an industrial design role
• Acknowledged engineering certification/apprenticeship – Good understanding of engineering techniques, including machining, sheet metal, fabrication
• Able to interpret equipment assembly drawings and maintain the high-quality finish and output levels expected by our customers
• Able to operate within the requirements of good health and safety discipline
• Able to adhere to the requirements of current industry‑recognised engineering design standards

• Working hours:
  
  Total weekly working hours: 37 ½ – 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-16:00
• 23 days + 2 discretionary days + Bank Holidays, 3 + discretionary to be saved for Xmas.
• Bonus – a Christmas bonus and a profit‑related bonus.
• Life Cover – Immediate life and accident cover.
• Pension – automatically enrolled at 4% employer and 5% employee, which is the statutory minimum for our scheme. (After 2 years, the employer will contribute 8.5% as long as the employee contributes 4%)
• Private Healthcare (After two years, they can join the private healthcare scheme)
• Disability Cover (After four years, get disability coverage.)
• Free onsite parking
• Café
• Cycle to work scheme – eligibility dependant on length of service

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note this is not a sponsored job. Candidates must have full rights to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements at any point.