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