Mechanical Design Engineer 

Location:

Peterborough, UK (Hybrid - 2 days remote working per week)

Salary & Benefits:

£40,000 to £45,000 per annum
7.5% employer pension contribution
21 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
Working hours (Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:45, Friday 08:30-15:00)
Permanent, full-time position
Reference: BP 206

This opportunity is with a leading UK-based manufacturer of special-purpose machinery for several industries and sectors. Headquartered in Peterborough, the company has been delivering engineering excellence for over 30 years.  

The business is renowned for its innovation, robust engineering capabilities, and customer-centric approach. It is part of a global partnership that brings together over 350 years of combined experience with representation in over 60 countries worldwide, the company serves facilities across Europe, North America, South America, Northern Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific Rim 

The company regularly manages large-scale bespoke engineering projects and foundry installations across the globe, making it a trusted partner in the international foundry machinery market.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team where your expertise will directly impact the development of cutting-edge machinery. If you're passionate about mechanical design and want to work in a flexible, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of mechanical design activities for complex machinery. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, ensuring designs meet technical specifications, budgets, and performance KPI's

Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Design Engineer role:

Design new machinery using SolidWorks and CAD tools
Produce detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings, parts lists, and bills of materials
Review and approve colleagues' designs via PDM and ERP systems
Lead mechanical design efforts within multidisciplinary project teams
Create and manage risk assessments and technical documentation
Collaborate internationally with engineers from other disciplines
Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders
Mentor junior engineering staff and contribute to process improvements
What We're Looking for in the Ideal Mechanical Design Engineer:

Proven experience in mechanical design engineering
Proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD design
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
Excellent communication and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel occasionally as required
Benefits for the Mechanical Design Engineer role

£40,000 to £45,000 per annum
7.5% employer pension contribution
21 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
Working hours (Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:45, Friday 08:30-15:00)
ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details. 

Contact:

Bhav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

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