MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER\n\nThis global leader in the design, manufacture and installation of complete materials handling solutions currently have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Design team in the Birmingham Head Office.\n\nThe role offers a competitive package of up to £58K + extensive benefits and hybrid working (3 office/2 home).\n\nDescription:\n\nThe Design Engineer is responsible for creating, guiding and overseeing the design efforts within the organisation. This role involves leading a team to innovate, design standard, configured and bespoke orders. The Design Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the company's quality standards.\n\nPrimary Responsibilities\n\nLeadership and Management:\n\n * Leads cross functional technical teams providing mentorship in both technical and interpersonal skills.\n\n * Sets clear goals and expectations and provides regular feedback and performance evaluations.\n\n * Leads collaborative efforts on complex projects, ensuring clear communication and coordination across disciplines.\n\nProject Management:\n\n * Plan, manage, and oversee design projects from conception to completion.\n\n * Coordinates project timelines and manages multiple high-priority tasks, ensuring all stakeholders meet deadlines and budgets while maintaining high quality.\n\nDesign:\n\n * Designs detailed and complex systems with precision, performs advanced simulations, and leads impactful design optimisation projects that consider sustainability and cost.\n\n * Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.\n\n * Design, prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs or improvements.\n\n * Utilising Design for Manufacture and Value Engineering techniques to ensure a smooth transition from design concept into manufacture.

Design and detail to ISO standards.\n\nCollaboration:\n\n * Work closely with other departments, such as production, software/electrical, quality and aftersales, to ensure alignment and integration of design efforts.\n\n * Liaise with external partners, suppliers, and industry experts to solve problems.\n\nTechnical Expertise:\n\n * Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.\n\n * Provide technical support to the design team.\n\n * Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.\n\nDocumentation and Reporting:\n\n * Maintain comprehensive documentation of all design activities.\n\n * Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management.\n\n * Ensure proper filing and accessibility of all technical documents.\n\nWhat skills are we looking for?\n\nThe successful candidate must have;\n\nHNC/HND in a technical area, preferably Mechanical Engineering (Or equivalent)\n\nExperience within bespoke machine design\n\nProven record of successfully managing and delivering projects\n\nCommissioning and site experience\n\nStrong leadership and team management skills\n\nExcellent project management and organisational skills\n\nIn depth knowledge of design and manufacturing techniques\n\nStrong analytical and problem solving skills\n\nProficient use of SolidWorks (concepts, layouts, detailing and dimensioning to ISO standards) and utilise appropriate calculations and formula to back up design ideas.\n\nThe ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Innovative, pro-active, self-motivated, the ability to work individually or as part of a team and have methodical approach to tasks.\n\nThe Design Engineer role is a real opportunity for the right candidate to achieve significant career progression within a rapidly growing global leader. Alongside this fantastic opportunity to enhance your career, you will receive a substantial basic salary of up to £58k + Benefits + Hybrid working (3 office/2 home)\n\nIf you wish to be considered for this exciting opportunity please use the ‘apply now’ button or contact Jo Eley on (phone number removed) for further details.\n\nBE Engineering Ltd is a relationship driven recruiting partnership offering a confidential and personalised career service throughout the UK. We are interested to hear from high calibre professionals across all areas of engineering and manufacturing who are looking for their next progression.

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