Job Description
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Middleton, Manchester
Permanent
- Annual Pay Rate: £42,500 - £47,500
- Hours: 7:30 - 16:00 Monday to Thursday 7:30 - 12:30 Friday
- Holiday: 26 + 8 bank holidays
- 3 days in office / 2 WFH but at HM's discretion
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients Manchester-based team. This role will support the design and development of engineered products and systems, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and fit for purpose. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering design work from concept through to manufacture, working closely with internal teams including Production, Projects, and Procurement to ensure designs meet operational and customer requirements. This is not a graduate or entry-level role, and candidates should have prior experience delivering design work within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- About the Role
- We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Manchester based team. This role will support the design and development of engineered products and systems, ensuring solutions are robust, compliant, and fit for purpose.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering design work from concept through to manufacture, working closely with internal teams including Production, Projects, and Procurement to ensure designs meet operational and customer requirements.
This is not a graduate or entry level role, and candidates should have prior experience delivering design work within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting engineering projects
Collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment
Professional growth and development opportunities
Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
- Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong awareness of global market trends and demands
- Innovate, design, and develop customer-centric equipment solutions
- Simplify new and existing product designs to reduce costs and improve production throughput
- Conduct engineering analyses such as FEA and hand calculations to support modifications and upgrades
- Produce and review mechanical engineering documentation
- Ensure all outputs comply with company policies and regulatory standards
- Participate in internal design reviews and understand their commercial implications
- Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation
- Adhere to internal checking, approval, and Engineering Change Procedures
- Prioritize customer care and uphold quality standards
- Investigate and resolve engineering queries in a timely and technically sound manner
- Qualifications & Skills
- HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent (Essential)
- Tertiary education in an Engineering discipline (Desirable)
- Proficient in 3D CAD software for engineering design and drawings
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and related calculations
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacture, Assembly, and Maintenance
- Knowledge of industry materials and their applications
- Understanding of regulatory standards including Machinery (Safety) Directive, PED, ATEX, and REACH
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Additional Information
This is not a graduate or entry level role
Candidates should have prior experience delivering design work within an engineering or manufacturing environment
Join our Global Family
At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Finance & Protection
- Pension Plan
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
- Personal Accident Coverage
- Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family)
- Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Partner Life Assurance
- Critical Illness Cover
- Retail Vouchers
- Gym Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Travel Insurance
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