Job Description

FJA is recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer on behalf of a leading manufacturer of food processing and packaging machinery to strengthen their engineering team.
 
Location: Rochdale, Lancashire.
 
Benefits

• Paid overtime 
• Company pension
• Flexitime available

Mechanical Design Engineer role:

• Work in a design office, solving technical problems and producing detailed design drawings under deadlines.
• Collaborate on larger projects, reviewing the work of colleagues and mentoring junior staff.
• Report to the Design Office Manager and liaise with the Production Manager and other departments.

Mechanical Design Engineer responsibilities:

• Adhere to company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., EN, CE marking, pressure vessel codes). Provide guidance to colleagues on these standards.
• Conducting site visits and surveys as required, fostering strong working relationships with all departments within the company.
• You will design and detail both bespoke and standard equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards and procedures while utilising AutoCAD and 3D design software.
• Document and review any modifications required during manufacturing, updating relevant drawings accordingly for future reference.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed accurately and without errors, do not proceed with any design or verbal instruction if it is known to be incorrect.
• Maintain politeness and understanding with colleagues and customers.
• Understand and comply with the Company Safety Manual and Safety Policy.
• Explore cost-effective solutions and streamline processes when purchasing parts and estimating job costs.
• To streamline the design process, utilise company standards for designs, drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).

Mechanical Design Engineer requirements:

• Have a working knowledge of 3D modelling software, including AutoCAD and other relevant tools.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry standards, such as EN standards and CE marking requirements.
• Experience in designing both bespoke and standard equipment, with a strong ability to produce accurate and detailed design drawings.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Experience in working collaboratively within a team environment.
• To operate where the job/position demands (either in the UK or overseas, when necessary). 

If you are looking for a fantastic Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity  with opportunities to progress, then click on the ‘apply now’ button. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.