Mechanical Design Engineer - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Mechanical Design Engineer - Machinery

£28-£50k

Cheltenham

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MDE are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience of desiging automation machinery and equipment.

You will be bringing complex automation challenges to life, designing special purpose machinery and working across a variety of industry sectors (predominantly in food and beverage and plastic container handling) and working on some truly ground-breaking projects. Working as part of a closely-knit team, you will be based in-house but should expect occasional travel to our customers sites - mainly around the UK, Ireland but also Europe and USA.

You will be designing from scratch, new solutions as single units but more often as part of larger / complete turnkey automation solutions.

Were open to accepting applications from recent graduates through to those who have finely honed their craft!

Whats important is the energy and attitude you bring to the role. Were busy and growing rapidly so this is an exciting time to join us and work with a great bunch of people! Responsibilities include:

• Design and development of new and existing components/products
• Conceptual Design
• Conceptualising new automation solutions
• Detailing existing designs
• Site layout design
• Producing BoMs to accompany all designs
• Project management
• Ownership of certain customers projects from conception, design, build, customer delight!
• Ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest possible standards and in a timely fashion

To be considered for the role, you will be experienced in:

• Special purpose machinery design (ideally)
• Manufacturing industries / processes
• Liaising with customers/suppliers
• Working in 3D primarily (Auto Desk Inventor)

You will:

• Hold a mechanical engineering degree / similar or minimum 3 years CAD Draughtman experience
• Have good working knowledge of Autodesk Inventor / other Autodesk Programs Have a good eye for detail
• Self-starter with an inquisitive mind
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Be a great problem solver and be tenacious
• Be fluent in English (second language is a plus)
• Presentable and articulate
• Be eligible to work and live in the UK

Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK