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Position: Senior Design Engineer
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Senior Design Engineer required. Our client is an established engineering business specialising in the design and development of bespoke machinery, industrial automation systems and special-purpose equipment. They are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join their engineering team based in Wakefield, working across a variety of sectors including automotive, food and beverage, and general industrial manufacturing.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer to take technical ownership of projects from initial concept through detailed design, manufacture, assembly, testing and commissioning. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing practical mechanical engineering solutions, producing detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings, and working closely with fabrication, machining, assembly, electrical and controls teams.
The role will also involve leading design reviews, mentoring junior engineers and helping improve engineering standards, design consistency and manufacturing efficiency across the business.
Senior Design Engineer Position Overview
- Developing mechanical concepts for bespoke machinery, industrial automation systems and special-purpose equipment across a range of industrial sectors.
- Producing detailed 3D CAD models, mechanical assemblies, manufacturing drawings, general arrangement drawings and Bills of Materials.
- Designing fabricated structures, machined components, mechanisms, machine guarding, conveyors, tooling and complex mechanical assemblies.
- Selecting appropriate motors, gearboxes, bearings, pneumatic components, linear systems and other bought-out mechanical equipment.
- Taking technical ownership of allocated projects from initial concept and detailed design through manufacture, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation and commissioning.
- Carrying out engineering calculations, component selection and formal design reviews to ensure designs meet performance, safety and reliability requirements.
- Working collaboratively with fabrication, machining, assembly, electrical and controls teams to ensure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture.
- Applying Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles to improve production efficiency, simplify assembly and reduce costs. xgikmsk
- Supporting machinery risk assessments and ensuring appropriate consideration is given to machinery safety requirements and relevant engineering standards.
Senior Design Engineer Position Requirements
- Significant mechanical design experience within bespoke machinery, industrial automation, special-purpose equipment or production systems Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Senior Design Engineer in Wakefield employer: Bennett And Game Recruitment
Join a well-established engineering business in Sheffield that values innovation and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for Mechanical Design Engineers. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork and creativity. The company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction ensures that your contributions will be meaningful and impactful.
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Bennett And Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
