Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

£35 - £45k + Pension + Profit Share

Bedfordshire

Ref: 25768

Join a specialist engineering company at the forefront of ultra-precision motion and measurement systems.

You will be part of a highly skilled team working on cutting-edge projects for advanced manufacturing, scientific research, and high-tech industries.

The company offers competitive pay, ongoing technical development, and real opportunities to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment.

Mechanical Design Engineer - The Role:

• You will be working on highly integrated multi-axis machines and intelligent in-house developed systems including optical imaging, position sensors and laser-based technologies
• You will be working as part of a small team – sometimes autonomously and often with direct customer contact – on the design & optimisation of special purpose machinery capable of high accuracy and dynamic response
• Designing bespoke automated machines and systems, ensuring they meet customer specifications and are delivered on time and within budget

Mechanical Design Engineer - The Person:

The position is ideal for someone wishing to have broad design and development remit in satisfying customer needs through advanced digital technologies

• Hold suitable engineering qualifications - Apprentice trained is preferred
• Possess c3+ years’ experience of automated special purpose machinery design
• Be innovative, creative and be interested to work at both the conceptual and detailed level
• Work effectively both individually and as part of a team
• Proven ability with 3D CAD – SolidWorks preferred

You will be an enthusiastic and driven Engineer who is keen to innovate and create performance leading solutions. We are particularly keen to speak to applicants who feel they have a positive mindset and are comfortable stepping outside of their own field of expertise.

To the right candidate this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a high technology company located at one of the UK's leading Research Institutes. You will work day to day with highly acclaimed precision engineers who will transfer their skills, expertise and experiences. Successful candidates can expect to be supported towards Chartered status and possibly a PhD.

Located in Bedfordshire, this role would be commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Banbury, Northampton and Cambridge.

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For further information call Sarah Clarke on: 01902212000 or 07519122547. Email: [email protected]