Mechanical Design Engineer

Wallace Hind Selection

Bedford, Bedfordshire

9 months ago

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Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a solid background in the design of industrial machinery and/or vehicles? We're a leading OEM in Bedford, part of a global multi-billion turnover group and a client base spanning over 50 countries. In this brand-new role, you'll join an experienced engineering team, involved with NPD, re-engineering and product obsolescence on a variety of industrial machinery and equipment.

BASIC SALARY: Up to £50,000 dependant on experience

BENEFITS:
·4% company pension
·33 days holiday (inc Bank Hols)

LOCATION: Bedford

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Huntingdon, Stevenage, Luton, Sandy, Biggleswade, St Neots, Ampthill, Flitwick, Wellingborough

Why you should apply:
· Be part of a global engineering team, delivering machinery and systems deployed at airports around the world
· Work on Leaner & Greener initiatives, including zeroemission and ecofriendly systems
· Engage in an innovative, operation focused environment that values collaboration and your technical excellence in this brand-new role

JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Design Engineer - machinery, capital equipment - aerospace

We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer, to join a strong experienced multi-disciplinary R&D team of 15+ Engineers covering mechanical, power electronics, embedded software / systems and project management. We cover the whole system.

Being part of a global multi-billion turnover multi-site group, we can offer you excellent training and support and career progression with us, or the wider group.

Our products have a direct impact in making the Aviation industry greener and more sustainable.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical Design Engineer - machinery, capital equipment - aerospace

· Mechanical design & development: Create, model, and detail mechanical systems using 3D CAD including housing, chassis, linkages, and mounts. We use SolidWorks but any other experience with 3D CAD package is okay
· ERP & BOM management: Use ERP/MRP systems to create and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM), ensuring correct part structure, version control, and data consistency.
· Documentation & release: Produce and manage engineering drawings (2D/3D), GD&T annotations, BOMs, revision documentation, and design verification reports.
· Prototype & testing support: Work with the prototype, machining, and test teams to build, instrument, and iterate GSE prototypes.
· Chassis design: Develop frame and structural chassis systems optimized for weight, durability, manufacturability, serviceability, and environmental conditions.
· Cable routing & harness planning: Define and integrate clean, safe, and maintainable wiring and cable harness routing within chassis and enclosures. Our electrical team will help support you.
· Cross functional collaboration: Liaise with supply-chain, procurement, manufacturing, service, and the after market teams to ensure design meets regulatory, cost, quality, and serviceability goals.
· Continuous improvement: Participate in design reviews, postlaunch performance assessments, failure analysis, and product refinement initiatives.

YOUR BACKGROUND: Mechanical Design Engineer - machinery, capital equipment - aerospace

· You will be educated to a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
· Your practical work experience in mechanical product design will ideally be with heavy-duty vehicles or industrial equipment - but an understanding of core mechanical engineering design practices is a must.
· Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (ideally SolidWorks), GD&T standards, competent with ERP/MRP systems and BOM management.
· Thorough knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods (welding, machining, sheetmetal fabrication).
· Excellent analytical, problemsolving, and troubleshooting capabilities.

COMPANY:

As a business we are over 30 years old, part of a global multi-billion turnover group and supply to over 50 countries. We have over 80 employees in the UK and design and develop a range of power units including portable pumps, DC battery units and associated power units.

PROSPECTS:

There are plenty of opportunities for you to evolve in the company both in the UK and internationally. We will support your growth, if you bring the strong mechanical engineering experience.

You'll be surrounded by a friendly and supportive team of highly skilled Engineers in the UK and within our wider group. This is a great opportunity for you to work in a diverse and international environment in a fast-growing business that can offers lots of exciting long-term projects.

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: JAC18236, Wallace Hind Selection

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