Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Basildon

30,000 - 40,000 per annum

Pin Point Recruitment are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for a manufacturing company based in Basildon.

The business specialises in the design and assembly of filling and machinery for industries such a pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for producing mechanical design/drawings for mechanical systems and equipment.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Role:

• 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, etc.

Mechanical Design Engineer Skills Required:

• 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
• Familiarity with Automated production machinery or other similar equipment - Desirable
• Experience in a project environment across a multi-functional project team - Desirable
• Understanding of conveyor design - Desirable
• Understanding of airflow and ductwork design and calculations- Desirable
• Understanding of ATEX standards requirements
• Understanding of safety standards requirements for the design of equipment

Apply now for more information.