Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Manchester

Mechanical Design Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: East Manchester Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Contract: Permanent, full-time, site-based The opportunit yI'm recruiting for a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in the Glossop area that is looking to strengthen its Design & R&D function with an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer. The business has continued to grow and recently moved into new premises, creating a need for additional engineering resource within the team.This is an R&D-focused position where you'll work on the design, development and improvement of specialist engineered products. There is scope to recruit anywhere from Mechanical Design Engineer through to Senior Design Engineer level, with the responsibilities shaped around the successful candidate. The role Design and development of mechanical products and components Produce detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor Work on new product development and existing product improvements Take designs from initial concept through development and into manufacture Liaise closely with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing and the wider business Support problem solving, design reviews and continuous improvement Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers where appropriate Play an active role within a small, collaborative Design & R&D teamWhat we're looking for Minimum 2 years' mechanical design experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment Strong 3D CAD capability, ideally Autodesk Inventor Good understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design for manufacture Experience designing engineered products, assemblies or components Strong communication skills and comfortable working closely with different departments Experience within valves, flow control, pressure systems or similar engineered products would be advantageous, but isn't essential Senior candidates who can provide mentoring and technical support to less experienced engineers are particularly welcomeThe business is not fixed on a specific number of years' experience. Transferable engineering knowledge, CAD capability and the ability to work effectively with others are more important. Package & working environment £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience Permanent, full-time position Site-based in Manchester Standard hours around 7:30am - 4:30pm Private healthcare Discretionary annual bonus Company summer and Christmas events 3-month probation period Growing engineering business with around 50 employees Opportunity to have a genuine influence within a developing R&D functionInterested? If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for more involvement in R&D, product development and technically interesting engineering work, I'd be keen to speak with you.Equally, if you're operating at Senior Design Engineer level and want a role where you can combine hands-on design work with mentoring and technical guidance, this could be a strong fit. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)