Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery

Walsall
8 months ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer - Special Purpose Machinery
£40,000 - £50,000 Per Annum + Bonus + 33 Days Holiday + Progression
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Walsall
Commutable from Aldridge, Birmingham, Burntwood, Cannock, Lichfield, Stafford, Tamworth, Wolverhampton

Are you looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer role with clear opportunities for progression?

Are you looking to work for a growing manufacturer working on technically challenging projects on a day-to-day basis?

This company have been expanding and are looking for this hire to play a key part in the growth and development of their Design Engineering team. This is a pivotal role where you will consult clients on bespoke solutions and oversee the design process start to finish.

Your role will be responsible for designing special purpose machinery including automation and robotics from concept through to completion. Day to day you will be using SolidWorks and experience working with this previously will be required. You will need to demonstrate strong experience working on special purpose machinery previously.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Design Engineer looking for the opportunity to step up in their career.

For more information please click apply and contact - Alex Harrison - REF 4460 - (phone number removed)

The Role:

  • Designing special purpose machinery including automation and robotics
  • Working concept through to completion
  • Opportunities for progression available

    The Candidate:
  • Previous experience designing special purpose machinery
  • Previous experience with SolidWorks
  • Commutable to Walsall

    elix sourcing solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

    Mechanical|Design|Engineer|Engineering|Manufacturing|Production|3d|CAD|solidworks|machinery|spm|automation|robotics|special|purpose |Aldridge|Birmingham|Burntwood|Cannock|Lichfield|Stafford|Tamworth|Wolverhampton

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