Mechanical Design Project Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery

Nottingham
2 months ago
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Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a mechanical bias looking for their next role?

Have you got experience designing special purpose machinery using SolidWorks?

Interested in working for a firm that specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke automation systems and robotics?

Then this role is ideal for you!

Express Recruitment are excited to be representing a special-purpose machinery manufacturer based in Nottingham who are looking to hire a Mechanical Design Project Engineer on a full time, permanent basis to join their team of project and design professionals.

Their successful candidate will provide specialist mechanical engineering solutions and design for a wide range of clients. They will also attend meetings with the Project Manager and wider Design team, both internally and externally, to discuss current company projects. They will ensure all work completed remains to client specification whilst complying with safe work practises and company standards.

Due to a requirement of the role being travelling to customer sites on occasions, a full clean UK driving licence is essential to apply for this role.

In return, they are offering a competitive salary of up to c£45,000 per annum D.O.E alongside a generous benefits package. This is based on working 37.5 hours per week as standard. They do offer overtime with their rates being as follows: the first two hours are paid at a standard hourly rate, with every hour paid at 1.3x or 1.2x (weekends) the standard rate on a week-to-week basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical engineering solutions and designs for all the company’s products

  • Take responsibility for mechanical aspects of projects from conception to commissioning

  • Generate project related documents using software packages

  • Attend internal and external meetings (project and client related) including travelling to customer sites when required to provide technical support and design expertise

  • Design initial concepts including input into costing and timescales reviews

  • Adhere to client specifications whilst complying with current safe working practises and company standards

    Skills & Experience

  • Experience using 3D CAD including designing machines, jig fixtures and/or mechanisms is essential, with SolidWorks experience being highly desirable

  • Knowledge of applying tolerances and preparing detailed drawings and schematics is essential

  • Experience designing special purpose machinery is highly desirable

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or an HND in Mechanical Engineering with industry experience is essential

  • Full, clean UK driving licence

    About Express Recruitment

    Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

    We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on (url removed).

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    Vacancy Summary

    Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week structured as follows: Monday + Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (30 Min Lunch) Wednesday + Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm (1 Hour Lunch) Friday: 8:00am – 12:30pm

    Salary: Up to c£45k per annum D.O.E, overtime available (paid 1.33x for every hour over the first two hours overtime on a week-to-week basis)

    Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

    Job Type: Full Time, Fully Office Based, Permanent

    Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

    This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency

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