Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer - Autodesk Inventor

Burton on Trent

Monday to Thursday 8:.30 & Friday 08 00 Onsite
Initial 3 Months with opportunity to extend

£40 - £45 per hour / Ltd Company Contract / Outside IR35

Our client specialises in the design and manufacture of large special purpose equipment globally. With over 90 years of experience, the company has developed an exceptional understanding of the challenging conditions involved in this sector. As a privately owned business, it is the leading supplier in the UK and has ambitious growth plans. If you believe you are suitable for this role, then please contact Steve Harrhy or email your CV to (url removed)

The role of a Mechanical Design Engineer will involve the following:

• Work on two key projects utilising Autodesk Inventor for designing mechanical components.
• Focus on large steel frame and steel plate fabrication for Large special purpose equipment.
• Design covers, handrails, and other mechanical elements critical to these structures.
• Involvement in the fabrication of various components for projects.
• Design and integrate pneumatic systems into large equipment.
• Perform stress analysis calculations using relevant FE (Finite Element) packages to ensure the integrity and safety of components.
• Provide regular updates and reports on progress, challenges, and solutions to senior engineers.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will need to have the following experience:

• Work independently, managing your tasks and deliverables without the need for constant supervision.

• Bring your expertise in mechanical engineering to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the successful delivery of both projects.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification (alternative experience considered).

• Proven experience working with steel frame and plate fabrication, pneumatics, and large equipment related designs.

• Strong experience with Autodesk Inventor for 3D design and drafting.

• Ability to perform stress and structural analysis using FE packages.

• Previous experience in design of heavy industrial machinery.

• Essential Degree in a related subject (BEng, BSc)

• Ability to liaise with the electrical engineers and other departments

• Commutable to Burton upon Trent

• To mechanically design products in 3D, including 2D detail production drawings, and update existing designs, in conjunction with the electrical design engineers and supporting the technical author

• 3D CAD Autodesk Inventor, hand calculations and FEA Design experience in pneumatic systems and large fabrication, low volume product experience

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