Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with pump experience looking for an exciting opportunity in Bedfordshire?

Does the idea of working with a fantastic innovative organisation doing detailed design of pumps and fluid technology as well as rotating equipment??

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer position for one of our clients in Dorset. The Mechanical Design Engineer is required to improve the quality of the manufacturing process using various quality tools. Full training and development in company and manufacturing systems with excellent starting salary

The Company: With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within a highly profitable manufacturing industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.

The Role:

Assist in engineering project activities by collaborating with Lead and Senior Engineers to fulfill contractual obligations, translating design specifications and code requirements into effective product designs. These duties will include:

* Assist in the planning for the development of product models and drawings, by reviewing sketches, descriptions, specifications and supporting documents.

* Create 3D part models and assemblies

* Produce 2D working drawings from models

* Conduct basic engineering calculations and simulations to support design decisions

* Investigate engineering design problems after receiving general technical direction, the design goal problem, general method of processing, or engineering advice

* Prepares supporting information by developing bills of materials with Engineering Admin

* Document work by recording data and drawings in databases plus reporting progress to engineering manager

* Accomplish organisation goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to product and process

* Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analysing data and conferring with fellow engineers

* Occasionally visit sites to take detailed measurements

* Product development as informed by the Sales & Operation planning, participate in development projects for the expansion and improvement of new and existing products.

* 90%+ of our manufacturing processes are untaken by suppliers, so DFM will be a continued effort throughout the design stage.

* Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing floor, as required to achieve specified design requirements and resolution of conflicts that arise in attaining the specified design or contractual specifications.

* HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent) highly desirable

* Proven experience with engineering design via 3D CAD packages (Solidworks preferred)

* Rotating equipment/pump/machinery design

* Confident user of Microsoft Office programs

* Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, including mechanics, materials selection, and manufacturing processes (machining or fitting background a plus)

* Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in the production of mechanical and electromechanical models and drawings.

* Familiarity with technical drawing standards (e.g., GD&T) is a plus

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Proficient mathematical skills

* Ability to respond and adjust to rapidly changing priorities

* Able to apply identified industry standards routinely in assigned work

* Thorough and accurate with strong attention to detail

If you are interested please call Justin Reynolds on (phone number removed) or apply online

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position