Design & Development Engineer (Permanent) - Bradford, United Kingdom - White Label Recruitment Ltd

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    Description

    White Label is exclusively representing an engineering and manufacturing business in Bradford that requires a Design & Development Engineer to join their team.

    The role will be varied and involve design and testing of products so this role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on with the product.

    Package/Benefits

    • A salary of up to £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
    • Working hours – 36.25 per week am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 3.15 pm Friday.
    • Holidays – 35.5 in total including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
    • Pension - Employee contribution 5%, Employer contribution 3%
    • Other benefits – Life assurance of 4x salary after 3 months of continuous service.
    Responsibilities of the Design & Development Engineer
    • 3D Solid modelling using SolidWorks 2023
    • FEA of 3D Models using Solidworks.
    • Design of castings, pressings & turned/cold formed assemblies.
    • Design calculations using Excel spreadsheets incorporating load distribution and stress calculations.
    • Use of industry standards; Eurocode 3, AISC /ASTM etc
    • Production of manufacturing drawings using Solidworks.
    • Produce product specifications & technical reports.
    • Liase with customers, approval bodies and independent test laboratories.
    • To assist in product testing using 50kN/1000 kN/2000kN Test machine.
    • Prepare test reports including graphs and test data.
    • Formulate answers to technical questions from customers and assist the Technical Support and Quality departments.
    • Production of illustrations and technical data for marketing.
    Experience required of the Design & Development Engineer
    • Educated to degree/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
    • Solidworks experience is essential.
    • 2 years minimum experience in a mechanical engineering, structural or construction environment.
    This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply here for immediate consideration or contact (phone number removed)