Design Engineer

Design Engineer required. Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer of high-quality bespoke materials handling equipment, supplying specialist solutions to customers., * Producing concept and detailed mechanical designs for new products, bespoke customer requirements and modifications to existing equipment.

• Creating 3D CAD models, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings using SolidWorks.
• Carrying out product testing and design validation, including manual engineering calculations and FEA analysis where required.
• Producing engineering documentation, including risk assessments, FMEA documentation and technical files.
• Creating clear General Arrangement drawings based on customer requirements, specifications and supplied samples.
• Liaising directly with customers and suppliers to clarify technical requirements, resolve design queries and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Supporting the technical sales team by providing drawings, technical input and design guidance during the quotation and project-scoping stages.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Engineer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing environment, taking responsibility for the design and development of bespoke handling equipment. The successful candidate will have previous mechanical design experience within a manufacturing environment, with strong Solidworks skills and the ability to take designs from initial concept through to manufacture., * Previous experience working in a Mechanical Design Engineer, Technical Design Engineer or similar engineering design position.

• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, including 3D modelling, assemblies and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Design, Product Design or a related engineering discipline.
• Good practical understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing fabricated or manufactured components and assemblies would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of FEA, risk assessments, FMEA and technical documentation would be beneficial.

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Working hours Monday to Thursday, 8:45am - 5:00pm, and Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.