Mechanical Design Engineer

Edwards & Pearce Limited ,
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Salary: £40000 per annum

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Salary:£40,000 Location:Gainsborough My client is one of the world's leading suppliers of machines to the chocolate, confectionery and snack industries around 80% of their products are being exported to more than 80 countries world-wide. As a business they also supply new as well as used and rebuilt machinery. Based in Gainsborough, they have moved into a new purpose built manufacturing site which covers all the modern facilities required for the businesses continued growth. THE ROLE: Due to growth in the business they are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. Mechanical Design Engineer Basic Job Specification -Solidworks, able to produce parts, assemblies and drawings -AutoCAD / Draftsight -Some knowledge of Packaging machines -Machine building -Able to carry out all stages of the machine design process, -Assessing the project requirements -Undertake relevant research and testing -Working through concepts and calculations -Liaising with customers -Modelling and detail drawing. -Able to carry out calculations for sizing motors, gearbox's, shafts, belts etc. -Liaise with outside suppliers -Familiar with the machinery directive for machine design -Familiar with servo motor control and other automation equipment -Mechanical role - so knowledge of gears, cams and mechanisms -5 years' experience in mechanical engineering design -Office - Excel for BOMS etc. -Confidant and able to present the designs and ideas to all levels -Methodical with an eye for detail -Enthusiastic and self-motivated -Team player -Resourceful and able to interrogate existing legacy drawings and BOMS in various formats -Able to do some reverse engineering when required. -Some occasional international travel -Overtime is not common but may be needed at times to meet deadlines Working hours are Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm however some flexibility is required due to projects. THE CONSULTANCY Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with 11 specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment Established in 1998 Employ approx 30 staff 2 offices in Doncaster & Hull Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service. Edwards & Pearce has an enviable client base including plc's, blue chip organizations and SME's , global FMCG manufacturing, the public sector, charities and the Big 4 accountancy firms achieving preferred supplier status with many clients From the 2 offices based in Yorkshire, Edwards & Pearce successfully recruit for not only local, regional and national clients but has also undertaken and filled international assignments. It is the policy of Edwards & Pearce to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89615236