An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an engineering business specialising in the development of machinery and equipment for the composites manufacturing industry.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be involved in designing and developing specialist machinery, preparing technical drawings and providing practical engineering support throughout equipment build, testing and commissioning.

This full-time, permanent position is based in Saltash and offers a salary of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience, together with a range of benefits. You should live within reasonable commuting distance of the Saltash facility and be prepared to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

Previous experience in the composites industry is not essential, as training will be provided on the relevant technology and processes.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing design concepts, technical drawings and specifications using relevant design software.
• Researching engineering solutions and recommending designs to meet project and customer requirements.
• Updating technical drawings, creating part numbers and maintaining drawing records within the MRP system.
• Preparing technical documentation and drawings for feasibility assessments and preliminary cost estimates.
• Supporting equipment assembly, fault-finding, testing and commissioning at the company's premises.
• Assisting with equipment building, testing and commissioning at customer sites.
• Providing technical training to customers' engineers and operators, responding to technical enquiries and supporting product development discussions.
• Performing other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

• Practical commercial or industrial design experience, ideally 2–3 years.
• Ideally, have proficiency in 3D Autodesk Inventor, Rhino, 2D AutoCAD.
• Experience working on a variety of complex engineering design projects, from initial concept through to production.
• Understanding of new equipment manufacturing, assembly, testing and commissioning.
• Good understanding of mechanical design engineering principles  
• A relevant engineering degree.
• Ability to interpret technical information and data for engineering design projects.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and general database systems.
• Familiarity with document management systems and project management tools and techniques.
• A valid driving licence and passport, with willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

The candidates from the following backgrounds will be considered:

• Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer, Machinery Design Engineer, Equipment Design Engineer, Mechanical Development Engineer, Design & Development Engineer, Mechanical CAD Engineer, CAD Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Special Purpose Machinery Engineer, Industrial Design Engineer

What's on offer:

• Salary of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience.
• 30 days' annual holiday, increasing by one day per year of service up to 35 days.
• Company sick pay.
• Team events and social activities.
• Training and opportunities for professional development.
• Westfield Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical, therapies and wellbeing services, alongside retail discounts.
• Complimentary China Fleet Country Club membership, including access to the gym, swimming pool and fitness classes.

Apply today for the opportunity to contribute to specialist engineering design projects, develop your technical skills and support the development of equipment from initial concepts through to testing and commissioning.

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