Mechanical Design Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum

Location: Tiverton

Shift: Monday – Thursday 8:15am-5pm Friday 8:30am-4pm

Permanent contract

JDR is recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work in a manufacturing site in Tiverton.

The Role:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be working within a manufacturing environment and your duties will be as follows:

• Research, plan, and develop new designs and improve existing applications for special purpose machinery, conveyors, structural steelwork, and general fabrications
• Deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions from concept through to production and customer installation
• Prepare, produce, and modify design schemes, calculations, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and detailed drawings
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to analyse performance, efficiency, and safety, using data to make improvements
• Create designs using 2D and 3D CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD)
• Manage design projects, ensuring completion within time, cost, and specification constraints; occasionally lead project teams
• Review incoming engineering change/design requests and incorporate service requirements into all designs
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
• Prepare technical reports and provide documentation as required
• Collaborate effectively with sales, production, procurement, and project teams

Qualifications & Skills Required:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering (Degree desirable)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar mechanical design role
• Proficient in SolidWorks and AutoCAD for 2D and 3D modelling
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, physics, mathematics, material selection, and engineering analysis
• Proven experience delivering projects for industrial sectors
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet project deadlines
• Focused on delivering solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements

The Benefits:

• Salary £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience
• A discretionary bonus may be payable as soon as possible following our year end results
• A discretionary Christmas bonus may be payable in December
• Company Pension
• Healthcare cash plan
• Option to self-fund private medical care
• Sick pay
• Death in service life cover up to 100k
• Long service awards
• There will be 5 weeks paid holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
• Free parking

If interested apply today to start your new career!

JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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