Mechanical Design Engineer

Reference: MkMechDesign_1744214267

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Salary: £30,000 - £60,000

Location: Milton Keynes

Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to begin work for a leading manufacturer based in Milton Keynes.

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Mechanical Design Engineer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. The client is open to all levels of experience in design engineers, whether you're a graduate with a couple of years under your belt or a seasoned Design Engineer the client would love to talk to.

Overview:

  • Working as part of a team to design and develop the mechanical aspects of enclosures, cabinets and consoles with particular emphasis on ruggedisation for harsh environments through the whole lifecycle (requirements, development, drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports).
  • Ownership of some or all of the mechanical aspects of projects
  • Provide technical support to project managers and customers.
  • Develop and maintain mechanical drawings, parts lists and manufacturing data.
  • Adhere to the design control activities within the company BMS.
  • Assist with the production of ILS information, including manuals, maintenance procedures, spares provisioning and training materials.
  • Review legacy equipment in respect of current standards, obsolescence, and design.
  • Effectively manage your time, accurately logging time against tasks.

Experience:

  • Broadly experienced mechanical engineer with history in design and development of enclosures and cabinets an advantage.
  • Must have an excellent understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing.
  • Ability to create solutions from customer requirements, applying appropriate standards and regulations, selection of materials, manufacturing techniques and components.
  • Competent in the use of AutoCAD 2D and Inventor 3D.
  • Experience in NASTRAN and other analysis tools, FEA, CFD etc.
  • Competent in design to critical standard
  • Qualified by experience or to degree level or equivalent.
  • Excellent communicator at all levels and able to produce high quality technical documents and reports sometimes for inclusion in tender responses and submissions to customers.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail.

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on 07801 984734 or [email protected].

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£30,000.00 - £60,000.00
Per annum
GBP30000 - GBP60000 per annum

Milton Keynes

Permanent

Added 09/04/2025
Reference: MkMechDesign_1744214267

Mechanical Design Engineer

Milton Keynes
Permanent

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