Design & Development Engineer

White Label is exclusively representing an engineering and manufacturing business in Bradford that requires a Design & Development Engineer to join their team.

The role will be varied and involve design and testing of products so this role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on with the product.

Package/Benefits

* A salary of up to £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.

* Working hours – 36.25 per week. 08.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 3.15 pm Friday.

* Holidays – 35.5 in total including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.

* Pension - Employee contribution 5%, Employer contribution 3%

* Other benefits – Life assurance of 4x salary after 3 months of continuous service.

Responsibilities of the Design & Development Engineer

* 3D Solid modelling using SolidWorks 2023

* FEA of 3D Models using Solidworks.

* Design of castings, pressings & turned/cold formed assemblies.

* Design calculations using Excel spreadsheets incorporating load distribution and stress calculations.

* Use of industry standards; Eurocode 3, AISC /ASTM etc

* Production of manufacturing drawings using Solidworks.

* Produce product specifications & technical reports.

* Liase with customers, approval bodies and independent test laboratories.

* To assist in product testing using 50kN/1000 kN/2000kN Test machine.

* Prepare test reports including graphs and test data.

* Formulate answers to technical questions from customers and assist the Technical Support and Quality departments.

* Production of illustrations and technical data for marketing.

Experience required of the Design & Development Engineer

* Educated to degree/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or similar.

* Solidworks experience is essential.

* 2 years minimum experience in a mechanical engineering, structural or construction environment.

This vacancy is being managed by Paul Smith. Apply here for immediate consideration or contact (phone number removed)