Design Engineer
BEDFORD
£45K

KAP Technical Services are currently working with a market leader in the world for the design build and installation of material handling systems used in the food industry.

The role

* To work within our design team on the comprehensive range of equipment that we manufacture.

* 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