Mechanical Design Engineer

You're a Mechanical Engineer first and a Design Engineer second. As our Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll work on R&D projects from concept through to completion, not just in the design office but hands-on with production and machinery testing. You don't want to just sit in front of a computer; you want to broaden your horizons in a smaller business where you can make a real difference. Based in Bedford, we develop special purpose converting machinery for a variety of industry sectors.

BASIC SALARY: up to £41,000 dependent on your relevant experience

BENEFITS:

· 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

· 6% company pension

LOCATION: Bedford

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Luton, Biggleswade, Sandy, Hitchin, Ampthill, Flitwick, Woburn, Cranfield, Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, St Neots, Huntingdon, Rushden, Wellingborough

Why should you apply?

· Hands on experienced and supportive engineering team to help you

· You can work on design projects from start to finish - not just part of them

· You can be hands on as a mechanical engineer getting involved on the shop floor with production, assembly and machine / factory acceptance testing

· You can develop your engineering skills to diverse your knowledge of electrical and software too

JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer - Machinery, Industrial, R&D

Reporting to our Engineering Manager, as our Mechanical Design Engineer you'll be involved from a variety of projects from the get-go. Our projects can range from machinery modifications right through to blank page concept.

Rather than just being confined to a design office, you'll be encouraged to be customer-facing, building on your project experience and working closely with the team on the shop floor in production and test.

Projects will vary from NPD to reengineering solutions, low batch, high volume and next generation innovation. You will need the ability to juggle several projects at different stages, which will challenge you as a Mechanical Design Engineer. Innovation and quality are at the core of what we do here.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Mechanical Engineer, Design Engineer - Machinery, Industrial, R&D

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