Mechanical Engineer

White Label are proud to be working with a key client and a leading engineering business based in the York area in their search for a Mechanical Engineer!

This is a great opportunity to work on global bespoke projects within the creative sector.

Key Responsibilities would include but not limited to:

* Conceptual design of stage, performance and special machines to meet client concepts or specifications

* Undertake, update and review design risk assessments

* Produce or supervise creation of conceptual models in Autodesk Inventor including FEA.

* Develop designs and produce engineered solutions with supporting calculations and analysis to achieve better than regulatory standards and guidelines including Eurocodes, Machinery Directive, CDM Regulations and Entertainment Technology - Machinery for Stages and CE/UKCA Standards

* Select and verify third party products to integrate into machines

* Check engineering solutions, calculations and drawings of other designers.

* With project managers ensure machines are built and tested to design and standards

* Produce testing schedules and witness and or verify tests including factory tests and site commissioning

* Act as design lead on single and multi-disciplined projects as and when required

* Liaise with other members of the project team and the client and other stakeholders to achieve a coordinated engineering solution that meets the defined objectives

* Produce or supervise production of technical documentation

* Project cost control and effective management of project resources

* Ensure that quality and consistency of output (drawings, reports, calcs etc.) is always maintained

* Assist in the development of processes to improve efficiency and project delivery

* Mentor and develop junior team members

The Person:

* Minimum HNC/HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering

* Minimum 3 years’ experience

* Experience in Mechanical Calculations

* You must have experience in designing in these products or industries - special purpose machinery, conveyors, material/mechanical handling equipment, automated machinery, heavy engineering, structural, cranes, etc

* Previous experience in using Autodesk Inventor ideal but not a must

* Ability to work using own initiative but also work well as team

Salary & Benefits:

* My client is offering a competitive salary of £30,000 - £55,000 for the right individual

* Pension

* In this role you will be exposed to designing various types of industries as no project is the same

* Opportunity to work for a company with high retention of staff and offer great career progression!

* Working Hours:

* Monday – Friday – 8 am until 5pm or 7:30 am until 4:30 pm