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Mechanical Design Engineer
Burnley
£36,000 - £43,000 (dependent on experience)
Are you looking to accelerate your engineering career with a growing engineering company?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a machinery manufacturer delivering large projects across the UK and internationally. This is an exciting, innovative role within a business that is entering a significant growth phase. You will be joining a forward-thinking engineering team and working in a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer position, designing machinery using SolidWorks and taking projects from concept through to build.
Why join?
- Brand-new purpose-built facility with modern offices and cutting-edge equipment
- Exposure to major engineering projects across multiple international locations
- Clear career development pathways from trainee through to lead and management roles
- Ongoing learning and training opportunities including courses and qualifications
- Growing organisation with a strong pipeline of long-term engineering projects
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Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
- Research and concept development through to detailed design
- Taking existing designs and adapting them into new machine formats
- Modifying and improving existing equipment and machinery
- Supporting the build and development of prototypes
- Designing fabricated components and assemblies in mild steel
- Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components
- Producing detailed drawings and documentation for manufacture
Requirements of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
- Engineering qualification HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Over 3 years’ experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer
- Background within heavy engineering or fabrication environments
- Strong equipment and machinery design experience
- Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, Inventor also considered
- Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Awareness of electrical components and interfaces
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Benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer:
- Bupa Private Healthcare
- Excellent pension scheme with 4% employee and 7% company contribution
- Electric Car Scheme
- Mental Health Support
- First Aid Support & Training
- 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a technically challenging role within a growing engineering business, please get in touch:
Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now.
- Call: 0151 209 2050 or 07537 163 611
- Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk
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