Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Salary: 35,000 – 38,000 circa Depending on experience
Our client is a well–established engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of specialist bar, cable and welded systems for structural and engineering applications. Due to continued development, they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their existing engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer with a strong design and engineering background to take responsibility for mechanical design, calculations and technical documentation, while working closely with engineering, project, quality and site teams.
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview
- Produce and review mechanical designs and technical drawings for assemblies used within structural and engineering applications.
- Create, modify and review 3D CAD models, assemblies and technical drawings using a CAD platform, ideally SolidWorks or Solid Edge.
- Carry out fundamental engineering calculations covering stresses, shear, bending, bearing and combined loading.
- Assess load paths and identify critical sections and stress areas to ensure designs meet strength requirements and relevant client specifications.
- Support the Site Services team with on–site installation and tensioning activities associated with specialist bar systems.
- Prepare technical documentation packages for customers, agents, distributors and auditors, including test reports, compliance statements, warranty documentation and certificates of origin.
- Work closely with engineering, project, quality and site teams to establish testing protocols, cable specifications and welding requirements.
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements
- Engineering bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates with an HND/HNC in Engineering and relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- Demonstrable experience using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks
- Ability to produce, read and modify 3D models, assemblies and detailed engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering calculations
- Practical engineering approach with the ability and willingness to work on site when required, supporting installation and tensioning activities.
- Knowledge of weld design and experience coordinating welding activities would be advantageous.
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration
- Salary 35,000 – 38,000 circa – depending on experience
- Monday to Friday – 35 hour working week
- Holiday allowance and pension
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Mechanical Design Engineer in Sheffield employer: CIBSE Journal
CIBSE Journal is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. Located in the picturesque Cambridgeshire, employees benefit from a stable work-life balance with no on-call requirements, alongside opportunities for growth within a dedicated team focused on maintaining essential building services.
