Mechanical Design Engineer
£35-£42k DOE - Based in Letchworth
About the Company:
5D Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively in partnership with a leading engineering company based in the heart of the home counties. Employing over 50 people, they design, manufacture, assemble, test, and ship bespoke machinery from their new, world-class facility. They are market leaders in the concept design and manufacture of fully automated, high precision, bespoke machines used to complete complex functions required to guarantee the quality of the product, primarily in the medical and scientific sectors.
Role Overview:
This opportunity has arisen due to growth, and we are looking to recruit a mechanical design engineer to meet the requirements of their new and existing customers and projects.
What the Role Will Involve:
1. Client-facing role from the start of the process, working with clients to agree on design specifications and conducting regular design review meetings.
2. Designing machinery for large, international clients, with 40-60% of machines being different from their foundation model.
3. Design of mechanisms, assemblies, sub-assemblies, layouts, P&ID's, and fabrications.
4. Specification of components such as pumps, valves, piping, robotic systems, and ancillary equipment like feed conveyors.
5. Creation of BOM's, manufacturing drawings, and other supply chain and manufacturing documentation.
6. Point of contact for production during the build and test phase.
Candidate Requirements:
1. Background in mechanical design, with experience designing mechanisms, assemblies, and components in any industry sector.
2. 3D CAD experience, ideally Solidworks, but this is not essential.
3. Excellent communicator, capable of liaising with clients and production teams.
What We Offer:
1. Excellent rates of pay and 25 days holiday a year.
2. Training and development opportunities, both internally and from external companies.
3. Annual salary reviews based on performance.
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