Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Design EngineerWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a world-class process and packaging company within Aerosols, Coatings and Pharmaceutical industries.Mechanical Design Engineer - Responsibilities include: * Generating manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts, with supporting mechanical documentation (schedules, [bill of materials], sub-assembly drawings, schematics, etc.) * Maintaining existing mechanical drawings and documentation when existing equipment is upgraded or modified. * Act as a liaison between the drawing office and Mechanical Technicians/sub-suppliers, and work with other departments as necessary to ensure the correct parts are ordered/supplied for assembly. * Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager for the workload to ensure project timelines are adhered to and any deviation is communicated to the project team. * Ensure all mechanical drawings are updated in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the project and shared with all relevant departments, along with maintaining current correct revisions in the data-management system (Autodesk Vault) * Assist, where required, with other tasks within the Drawing Office Department, such as enquiry drawings, site surveys, etcMechanical Design Engineer - Requirements include: * Working knowledge in an industrial/design environment of Autodesk products, including AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), Autodesk Vault (User only), although other 3D CAD software knowledge may be considered, such as SolidWorks etc. * Experience in drafting standards for BS 8888 * Mechanical design experience in a working environment in an industrial design role * Recognised engineering certification/apprenticeship - Good understanding of engineering techniques, including machining, sheet metal, fabrication * Able to interpret equipment assembly drawings and maintain the high-quality finish and output levels expected by our customers * Able to operate within the requirements of good health and safety discipline * Able to adhere to the requirements of current industry-recognised engineering design standardsMechanical Design Engineers Benefits * Working hours: Total weekly working hours: 37 ½ - 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-16:00 * 23 days + 2 discretionary days + Bank Holidays, 3 + discretionary to be saved for Xmas. * Bonus - a Christmas bonus and a profit-related bonus. * Life Cover - Immediate life and accident cover. * Pension - automatically enrolled at 4% employer and 5% employee, which is the statutory minimum for our scheme. (After 2 years, the employer will contribute 8.5% as long as the employee contributes 4%) * Private Healthcare (After two years, they can join the private healthcare scheme) * Disability Cover (After four years, get disability coverage.) * Free onsite parking * Café * Cycle to work scheme – eligibility dependant on length of serviceUnfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Please note this is not a sponsored job. Candidates must have full rights to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements at any point

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