Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer role at JDR Group in Tiverton. Permanent position with salary range £35,000 - £42,000 per annum. Typical hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:15am-5pm;
Friday 8:30am-4pm.

The role involves working in a manufacturing environment on special purpose machinery, conveyors, structural steelwork, and general fabrications.

• Research, plan, and develop new designs and improve existing applications for special purpose machinery, conveyors, structural steelwork, and general fabrications
• Deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions from concept through to production and customer installation
• Prepare, produce, and modify design schemes, calculations, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and detailed drawings
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to analyse performance, efficiency, and safety, using data to make improvements
• Create designs using 2D and 3D CAD software (Solid Works and AutoCAD)
• Manage design projects, ensuring completion within time, cost, and specification constraints; occasionally lead project teams
• Review incoming engineering change/design requests and incorporate service requirements into all designs
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
• Prepare technical reports and provide documentation as required
• Collaborate effectively with sales, production, procurement, and project teams

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (Degree desirable)
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar mechanical design role
• Proficient in Solid Works and AutoCAD for 2D and 3D modelling
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, physics, mathematics, material selection, and engineering analysis
• Proven experience delivering projects for industrial sectors
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet project deadlines
• Focused on delivering solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements

• Salary £35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
• A discretionary bonus may be payable as soon as possible following our year end results
• A discretionary Christmas bonus may be payable in December
• Company Pension
• Healthcare cash plan
• Option to self-fund private medical care
• Sick pay
• Death in service life cover up to 100k
• Long service awards
• 5 weeks paid holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays

JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JDR is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.