Mechanical Design Engineer £50k Bedford DESIGN ENGINEER VACANCY To work within our client’s design team on the comprehensive range of equipment that we manufacture. Must be experienced in the use of Autodesk Inventor and be proficient in the use of AutoCAD. An engineering background. Be able to work on their own or as part of a team and be able to meet deadlines. Be able to deal directly with suppliers to obtain prices and delivery times. The following would be advantageous, but not essential: Previous shop floor “hands on” experience; Machining, Welding Fabrication “Time served Apprentice” etc. Experience of design work carried out on food machinery and systems. A working knowledge of the following, both at user design and calculation levels: - steam systems and energy calculations - fluid systems, pumps and pipe work - pneumatics - stress calculations - sizing of motor/gearboxes for applications - sheet metal development - tolerance of machined parts Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Mon – Fri). Overtime is sometimes available. Holiday: 22 Days, increases to 25 with service years