Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

Job Profile for Mechanical Design & Development Engineer 47698

Position: Mechanical Design & Development Engineer

Location: IPSWICH, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Working Arrangement: Site based

Employment Type: Permanent The Mechanical Design & Development Engineer position is required in IPSWICH for our client operating within the manufacturing industry. This role offers the opportunity to design and develop industrial machinery and special-purpose equipment from initial concept through to manufacture, assembly and testing. The engineer will combine 3D CAD design with practical workshop engineering, producing manufacturing drawings and BOMs, developing prototypes, resolving engineering issues and continually improving equipment performance, reliability and manufacturability.

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer Job Overview

● Designing industrial machinery, mechanical systems and fabricated assemblies using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360 or equivalent

● Developing new products and equipment from initial concept through to production

● Producing detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly documentation and Bills of Materials

● Designing equipment with manufacturability, reliability, serviceability and cost-effectiveness in mind

● Developing, assembling and testing prototype equipment from your own CAD designs

● Carrying out practical mechanical fitting, machinery assembly and modifications within a workshop environment

● Diagnosing design and mechanical issues during testing and implementing effective engineering solutions

● Working closely with customers, suppliers, subcontract manufacturers and production teams to develop and improve equipment

● Supporting production during the introduction of new products and engineering changes

● Taking ownership of engineering projects through design, manufacture and commissioning support

● Identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement across the product range

Mechanical Design & Development Engineer Job Requirements

● Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

● Typically 10 years or more experience designing and developing industrial equipment, machinery or special-purpose machinery, although exceptional candidates with few...