Mechanical Design & Development Engineer in Ipswich, Suffolk

Job Description

Job Profile for Mechanical Design & Development Engineer 47698

Position: Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

Location: IPSWICH, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working Arrangement: Site based

Employment Type: Permanent The Mechanical Design & Development Engineer position is required in IPSWICH for our client operating within the manufacturing industry. This role offers the opportunity to design and develop industrial machinery and special-purpose equipment from initial concept through to manufacture, assembly and testing. The engineer will combine 3D CAD design with practical workshop engineering, producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs, developing prototypes, resolving engineering issues and continually improving equipment performance, reliability and manufacturability.

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer Job Overview

Designing industrial machinery, mechanical systems and fabricated assemblies using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360 or equivalent

Developing new products and equipment from initial concept through to production

Producing detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly documentation and Bills of Materials

Designing equipment with manufacturability, reliability, serviceability and cost-effectiveness in mind

Developing, assembling and testing prototype equipment from your own CAD designs

Carrying out practical mechanical fitting, machinery assembly and modifications within a workshop environment

Diagnosing design and mechanical issues during testing and implementing effective engineering solutions

Working closely with customers, suppliers, subcontract manufacturers and production teams to develop and improve equipment

Supporting production during the introduction of new products and engineering changes

Taking ownership of engineering projects through design, manufacture and commissioning support

Identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement across the product range

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer Job Requirements

Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Typically 10 years or more experience designing and developing industrial equipment, machinery or special-purpose machinery, although exceptional candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered

Strong experience using modern 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360 or equivalent

Extensive experience producing manufacturing drawings, Bills of Materials and engineering documentation

Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA)

Experience with stainless steel fabrication, welded assemblies, sheet metal design and machined components

Practical workshop experience involving mechanical assembly, fitting, testing and modification of equipment

Excellent mechanical problem-solving and engineering troubleshooting ability

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and the practical requirements of taking designs through to finished machinery

Strong communication skills with the confidence to work with customers, suppliers and production teams

Full UK driving licence

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience £40k-£50k

Varied and technically challenging engineering projects

Opportunity to influence future product development

Involvement across the complete engineering lifecycle from concept through to manufacture

Modern engineering tools and software

Professional development and training opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Long-term career progression with increasing responsibility

Opportunity for occasional UK and overseas travel to support customers and projects Bennett 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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Bennett 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.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.