Mechanical Design Engineer in Barnsley

Mechanical Design Engineer

Barnsley

£35,000 - £42,000 + early Friday finish

The Company

Established in the 1980s, our client is a privately owned engineering business specialising in wear and abrasion-resistant solutions for customers across the cement, waste-to-energy, aggregates and steel industries. With expertise in reverse engineering and a well-equipped machine shop, they continue to invest in the latest CNC machining and plasma cutting technology to deliver high-quality engineered products.

Employing around 35 people, they have built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, setting them apart from lower-cost imported alternatives. They have ambitious plans to grow from £6 million to £10 million turnover.

As a result they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer with immediate effect.

The Role

As the sole Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for producing bespoke engineering designs for wear and abrasion-resistant components and fabrications. This is a varied role, combining design work with engineering administration, where you'll work closely with production to deliver high-quality solutions for customers across a range of heavy industries:

• Produce 2D and 3D engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, creating both new designs and modifying existing ones to meet customer requirements.
• Reverse engineer worn or underperforming components to develop improved, longer-lasting solutions.
• Design a range of products, from profile-cut parts to large fabrications including hoppers, cyclones, chutes and ducting.
• Prepare route cards, order materials and maintain the ProNest plasma cutting system to support the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to ensure designs are accurate, practical and delivered on time.

The Candidate

We're looking for a confident and self-motivated Mechanical Design Engineer who is keen to take ownership of the role and become a valued long-term member of the team. You'll be proactive, hands-on and comfortable working independently, with support available when needed. You will have:

• Strong experience using 2D AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor 3D.
• Experience with ProNest or a similar nesting/CAM software.
• The confidence to manage your own workload and make design decisions independently.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a genuine appetite to learn, contribute and succeed.

The Benefits

For this Mechanical Design Engineer role the following benefits are on offer:

• £35,000 - £42,000 base salary
• Early Friday finish
• Standard pension
• Standard holiday
• Additional holiday days with years’ service

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