Location: Sheffield
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 circa Depending on experience
Our client is a well-established engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of specialist bar, cable and welded systems for structural and engineering applications. Due to continued development, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their existing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong design and engineering background to take responsibility for mechanical design, calculations and technical documentation, while working closely with engineering, project, quality and site teams.
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview
Produce and review mechanical designs and technical drawings for assemblies used within structural and engineering applications.
Create, modify and review 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical drawings using a CAD platform, ideally SolidWorks or Solid Edge.
Carry out fundamental engineering calculations covering stresses, shear, bending, bearing and combined loading.
Assess load paths and identify critical sections and stress areas to ensure designs meet strength requirements and relevant client specifications.
Support the Site Services team with on-site installation and tensioning activities associated with specialist bar systems.
Prepare technical documentation packages for customers, agents, distributors and auditors, including test reports, compliance statements, warranty documentation and certificates of origin.
Work closely with engineering, project, quality and site teams to establish testing protocols, cable specifications and welding requirements.
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements
Engineering bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with an HND/HNC in Engineering and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
Demonstrable experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
Ability to produce, read and modify 3D models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings.
Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering calculations
Practical engineering approach with the ability and willingness to work on site when required, supporting installation and tensioning activities.
Knowledge of weld design and experience coordinating welding activities would be advantageous.
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration
Salary £35,000 - £38,000 circa - depending on experience
Monday to Friday - 35 hour working week
Holiday allowance and pensionBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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Salary description
£35000.00 - £38000.00 per year