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Mechanical Design Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Company Pension Scheme
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 March 2025
Location: Ashton-In-Makerfield, Wigan
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Stakehill Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering company based in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan.

Position Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 36 ½ hours. 08:00-16:30 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-12:30 Fridays.
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience.
Industry: Engineering/Manufacturing

A great role is on offer for experienced candidates seeking a long term and stable position within a well-established company specialising predominantly in the design and manufacture of bespoke packaging solutions, automotive logistics and lineside material handling equipment, metal pallets / stillages and moulded polyurethane dunnage systems for a range of high profile OEM manufacturers within the automotive and building construction products industries.

Responsibilities:

Designing bespoke vehicle component packaging solutions from customer supplied 3D component models and general design remits and manufacturing standards whilst ensuring that designs are fit for purpose, cost effective, and designed for manufacture.

Preparation of 3D models for review.

Preparation of PowerPoint concept proposals.

Preparation and release of 2D manufacturing drawings and bills of materials

Leading engagement with customers at all times throughout the design process by electronic means, Teams Meetings, and site visits from time to time as required.

The successful fulfilment of allocated design projects from inception through to final production delivery

Supporting the sales channel in the process of winning work

Contributing to the further development of the design function

Requirements:

HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar qualification with at least 3 years’ post graduate experience working as a Design Engineer within a manufacturing environment.

Proficient in the use of SolidWorks with particular emphasis on the design of mechanical components, steel fabrications, sheet metal, CNC Laser cut parts and pressings. Polyurethane cast mould tooling knowledge preferred but not essential.

Knowledge of Epicor ERP systems for inputting bills of materials advantageous but not essential.

Knowledge of 3D printing advantageous but not essential.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Existing right to work in the UK is a prerequisite.

Rewards:

Salary negotiable dependent on experience

32 days holiday

Private Health Benefit (After qualifying period)

Company Pension Scheme

C.Vs to Lisa.Postlethwaite@Stakehill.com