Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
A highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is required by a well-established special purpose machinery manufacturer.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled mechanical engineer to join their team and contribute to the design of automated production machinery.
The Role
The successful candidate will report directly to the Technical Director and work collaboratively with a talented technical team consisting of mechanical and electrical design engineers.
Main Responsibilities:
* Designing complex mechanical systems for automated production machinery
* Creating new component and assembly drawings using 3D CAD software
* Specifying machinery contents and generating bills of materials for production release
* Maintaining compliance with current CE Machinery Directive/UKCA requirements
* Updating existing design data, including processing engineering change notices (ECNs) and converting 2D designs to 3D CAD models
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* At least 5 years of experience in automated machinery design
* Proficiency in 3D design software, preferably SolidWorks, but other packages such as Inventor, CREO, or Siemens NX are also acceptable
* Experience with pneumatics, conveyor systems, material handling, robotically controlled or automated machinery
* Familiarity with the Machinery Directive and CE/UKCA Marking regulations
* Knowledge of filling and capping machinery design
The Compensation Package
We offer a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum for candidates who meet all the necessary skills and qualifications.