Mechanical Design Engineer – Lifting Systems & Crane Accessories

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer – Lifting Systems

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

Industry Sector: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, BOMs Engineer, SAP, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Crane Systems, Lifting Clamps, Winches & Material Handling Hoists, Conveyors, Power and Motion Technology, Rail Technology, Rigging, Fluid Transfer Technology, Load Moving Systems, Material Handling, and ATEX

Location: Chester Office

Remuneration: £40,000 - £50,000

Benefits: 4% matched pension, 2x death in service, 25 days annual leave

The role of the Mechanical Design Engineer – Lifting Systems will involve:

* Mechanical Design Engineer dealing with the manufacture of hoisting equipment, crane systems, lifting clamps, winches & material handling solutions

* Delivering accurate engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

* Designing mechanical components and develop complete assemblies using SolidWorks

* Creating new manufacturing drawings whilst also reviewing and updating current drawings

* Ensuring products and drawings are compliant to industry standards

* Supporting the prototyping, testing and validation phases of new product development

* Manage materials and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within SAP, including scheduling, usage tracking, cost control, and inventory oversight

* Support Engineering and Operations in the effective management and maintenance of the Quality Assurance system

* Being mindful of Kaizen / continuous improvement (CI) at all times

* May be required to get hands on with maintenance of the manufacturing site

The ideal applicant will be a Mechanical Design Engineer – Lifting Systems with:

* Must have SolidWorks or related design experience within a manufacturing environment

* Must have Mechanical Engineer degree (BEng, BSME, MEng, MME, IMechE) or extensive time served experience

* Ideally will have experience dealing with of hoisting equipment, crane systems, lifting clamps, winches, material handling solutions, automotive, aerospace, nuclear, heavy plant, machinery, manufacturing equipment

* Ability to complete relevant mechanical engineering calculations

* IT literate (SAP & Microsoft 365)

* Physically fit as the role will required a hands on approach

* Excellent communication skills across all levels

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Engineering Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Engineering Jobs, Construction Engineering vacancies and Mechanical Engineering positions within: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, BOMs Engineer, SAP, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Crane Systems, Lifting Clamps, Winches & Material Handling Hoists, Conveyors, Power and Motion Technology, Rail Technology, Rigging, Fluid Transfer Technology, Load Moving Systems, Material Handling, and ATEX