Mechanical Design Engineer
- Sheffield
- £40,000-45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
- Salary - £40k to £45k
- 8% Employer Pension Contribution
- 21 days + 8 bank holidays Annual Leave
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- Professional Development Support
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies, from concept through to production and installation (cradle to grave) and implement feedback in next designs
- Perform detailed hand calculations (e.g. stress analysis, bolted/welded joint assessments, load calculations).
- Produce and review detailed 3D models and technical drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD 3D preferred; Inventor experience also considered).
- Collaborate with the fabrication and workshop teams to ensure manufacturability and adherence to welding/fabrication standards.
- Apply relevant British and international design standards and calculations
- Provide technical support to project managers, fabricators, and site teams.
- Ensure compliance with all internal quality, safety, and environmental standards.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven experience in mechanical design engineering, preferably within infrastructure or heavy fabrication.
- Strong competence in manual hand calculations for structural and mechanical elements.
- In-depth understanding of welding principles and fabrication processes.
- Proficient in CAD software – SolidWorks highly preferred, but AutoCAD 3D or Inventor also considered.
- Familiarity with industry standards (BS, EN, ISO).
- Excellent critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities.
- Strong team player who enjoys collaborating across disciplines.
- Experience in infrastructure or construction engineering.
- Familiarity with FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation).