Mechanical Design Engineer

Artemis Talent
Stockport, Greater Manchester
8 months ago
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Join a company that doesn't do “off the shelf.” Every project of theirs is unique – and they need a creative mechanical design engineer who can turn a blank page into a fully functioning machine.

Is this you? If so, you will join a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll design bespoke automation machinery from concept to commissioning, use your own ideas to solve complex problems. Expect to be hands-on: -3D CAD (SolidWorks), FEA, hand calcs, supplier collaboration – plus have the satisfaction of seeing your designs built, tested, and running!.

You’ll thrive here if you:



Love designing from scratch, not just tweaking old drawings.

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Have SolidWorks + FEA skills and can back your designs with solid engineering calculations.

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Know your way around special-purpose machinery, robotics, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

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Enjoy collaborating with controls engineers, suppliers, and clients to make things happen.

This is a chance to join a collaborative projects across food, automotive, aerospace and pharma, and have the freedom to innovate

Apply today to design and engineer your own future

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