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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Loughborough
£40,000-£50,000 DOE + flexible working hours
The Company
Our client is a leading manufacturer of small machinery, mainly for the scientific and pharmaceutical industry. Operating for over 40 years, this business has expanded both by joining a wider group of businesses, and through mergers with similar local businesses. They now have a team of 30 producing £3 million from this business alone.
They are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer with immediate effect.
The Role
The Mechanical Design Engineer will operate as the sole designer for this business, overseeing all projects coming through the business from initial scoping through to manufacture. This role also provides the unique opportunity to learn and oversee small amounts of electrical design work. The role of Mechanical Design Engineer will involve:
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- Designing standard and bespoke small machinery on Autodesk Inventor
- Working with products consisting of sheet metal, pipework, pumps, brackets, and supports
- Producing manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and job packs
- Providing technical support to sales engineers during the sales process
- Involvement in prototyping and design amendments
The Candidate
To be successful in your application for this Mechanical Design Engineer role you will need:
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- Proficient in 3D modelling of mechanical products
- Inquisitive and detail-oriented, with a strong right-first-time mindset
- Professional, accountable, and committed to producing high-quality work
- Collaborative and approachable, with strong people skills
- Hardworking, focused, and motivated to consistently do your best
The Benefits
For this Mechanical Design Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:
- £40,000-£50,000 base salary, dependent on experience
- Flexible working hours
- Standard pension
- Standard holidays
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