Senior Design Engineer in Burnley, Lancashire

The company

Our client is an established international manufacturer of high-speed, precision production machinery and integrated systems. Its equipment is used by major manufacturers around the world, supported by strong in-house engineering expertise and long-term customer relationships. With continued growth, the business now has an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team.

The role

Working closely with Mechanical and Project Engineers, you will produce the engineering packages needed to manufacture and assemble a range of machines and components. This is a varied role for a self-motivated, accurate draughtsperson who can work efficiently and help projects stay on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Produce detailed component drawings in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, for both new designs and repeat customer projects
• Create detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, including schematic, orthographic and angled views of components, assemblies and systems
• Build full Bills of Materials (BOMs) on drawings and within engineering software
• Review specifications, sketches and related data to assess design requirements, and carry out engineering calculations to support detailed component and machine design
• Work with Project Engineers and the wider engineering team to develop designs and resolve technical problems
• Modify designs to correct operating issues or reduce production problems, and check drawings before release
• Produce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications, and maintain engineering filing systems

Skills and experience

• Background in mechanical or industrial design, ideally with a focus on machine design or mechanical/manufacturing engineering
• Demonstrable experience with 2D AutoCAD and/or 3D modelling software, such as SolidWorks or Solid Edge
• Strong AutoCAD detailing skills, ideally gained in a tooling or metal forming environment
• Experience in an OEM or similar engineering environment, with exposure to fabrication and sheet metal shops an advantage
• Confident working with shop floor technicians and suppliers to review specifications, design issues and continuous improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience using ERP systems
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, with good problem-solving skills
• Accurate and organised, with strong communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines

Package:

• £45-55k depending on experience 
• 264 hours holiday
• Penison
• Bonus Scheme
• Flexible working hours with 4.5 day working week
• Medicash
• Life Assurance

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-leading engineering business, working on very interesting design projects with opportunities for further development beyond this role.

If this is of interest please apply for immediate consideration or contact Ruth at White Label Recruitment for further information.