Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

• Location: Derby
• Hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00
• Job Type: Hybrid (WFH Friday)
• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 D.O.E

Reed’s client are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Engineering department. This role involves designing a wide range of bespoke products, ensuring compliance with client specifications, legislative requirements, quality, and HSE standards. The ideal candidate will work independently or as part of a team to develop new or existing products that meet the mechanical technical requirements of form, fit, and function.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop customer requirements and understand their potential implications to the business.
• Develop concept solutions and support discussions to compare and contrast different options, seeking input from manufacturing, supply chain contacts, and project teams.
• Further develop selected concepts into detailed definition drawings.
• Prepare engineering calculations to support detailed design schemes.
• Present designs at design reviews as required.
• Participate in research and development activities.
• Carry out site survey activities occasionally.
• Use IT packages effectively in engineering activities (Excel, Word, Mathcad, CAD, PDM, PLM, etc.).
• Interpret engineering drawings and implement engineering specifications and standards.
• Manage project timescales to achieve or improve deadlines.
• Provide progress status reports to line management regularly.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (or equivalent) is essential.
• Experience in a responsible mechanical engineering position.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
• Desirable qualifications include a Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control, good grades in Advanced level mathematics and physics, IMechE corporate membership, and IOA membership.
• Desirable experience includes working to structural design codes, knowledge of acoustic and noise control principles, design of fabrication details, and familiarity with European directives such as the Machinery directive and ATEX.

Benefits:

• 6% pension contribution match from employer
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays!
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Participation in innovative and challenging projects.

Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! APPLY TODAY! Call Dale @ Reed – Nottingham!!