Experienced Mechanical Designer required, ready for next step, now sought to work on bespoke special purpose machinery projects. Chance to join a forward-thinking business in the design and manufacture of next generation precision machinery and motion systems.

Mechanical Design Engineer

£30-40k + Pension + Profit Share

Bedfordshire

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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 3+ 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.

For further information call Tom Evans

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