Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

Join a growing engineering team designing special purpose lifting machinery and kinetic systems. This is work on real moving kit, not just big static structures. Think mechanisms and motion, with structural elements where they earn their keep. You’ll be designing the clever assemblies that bring a machine to life.

• Specify actuators, gearboxes, bearings, guides and safety features that suit the duty
• Support build, FAT and SAT, and work with EC&I to integrate motion and controls
• Get hands on with prototypes, testing, root cause and continuous improvement
• Create clean 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanisms, sub-assemblies and parts
• Produce risk assessments, design calculations and technical files for UKCA and CE

Requirements

• Working knowledge of standards and safety for machinery design, including PUWER and ISO 12100
• Confident CAD user, comfortable with tolerancing, fits and manufacturability
• Own mechanical design from concept to commissioning for equipment with moving parts
• Practical understanding of mechanisms, alignment and serviceability
• Exposure to FEA for mechanisms and fatigue
• Clear communicator who can juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Balance bespoke design with smart use of COTS components to hit cost and lead times
• Run hand calcs and basic FEA where useful, with an eye on dynamic loads, wear and fatigue
• Solid mechanical design experience in machinery, automation or kinetic systems
• Background in regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, pharma or large venues
• Experience with lifting or handling equipment, LOLER awareness

Benefits

• Flexible start and finish times
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and a supportive team that shares ideas
• Hybrid working available, typically up to 2 days from home where project work allows

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance