Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer £50k Bedford DESIGN ENGINEER VACANCY * To work within our client’s design team on the comprehensive range of equipment that we manufacture. * Must be experienced in the use of Autodesk Inventor and be proficient in the use of AutoCAD. * An engineering background. * Be able to work on their own or as part of a team and be able to meet deadlines. * Be able to deal directly with suppliers to obtain prices and delivery times. The following would be advantageous, but not essential: Previous shop floor “hands on” experience; Machining, Welding Fabrication “Time served Apprentice” etc. Experience of design work carried out on food machinery and systems. A working knowledge of the following, both at user design and calculation levels: – steam systems and energy calculations – fluid systems, pumps and pipe work – pneumatics – stress calculations – sizing of motor/gearboxes for applications – sheet metal development – tolerance of machined parts Hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Mon – Fri). Overtime is sometimes available. Holiday: 22 Days, increases to 25 with service years