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Mechanical Design Engineer

Newtownards
4 weeks ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer

£35,000-£40,000

Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm

Our client is a well-established, family-run business specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke machinery and processing equipment for the food industry

Due to continued growth, they are looking to expand the team with a Mechanical Design Engineer

You'll be joining a supportive and innovative engineering team where your skills can make a real impact

The Role

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of custom machinery, working on-site at their Newtownards facility. You will work closely with customer and the internal team to bring tailored engineering solutions to life.

Designing bespoke machinery and fabrications to customer specifications
Visiting customer sites to take measurements and determine technical requirements
Creating and modifying drawings using SolidWorks
Producing detailed production drawings for manufacture
Ensuring designs are practical, efficient, and support ease of manufacturing
Liaising with the production team to resolve technical design issues
Organising and maintaining comprehensive design records

What We Are Looking For

A minimum of 5 years' experience in machine building and design
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Strong skills in SolidWorks
A proven track record in a similar role
Experience in the food industry
Solid knowledge of materials science and manufacturing processes
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A full, clean driving license

Interested? APPLY NOW or contact Manpower to talk in more detail

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