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Mechanical Design Engineer

Corby, NN18

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

The company:

Our client is a leading provider of mechanical engineering services in the area, supplying, designing an installing Bespoke Materials Handling Equipment and Special Purpose Machinery.

Established in the area, they have built a strong reputation for delivering quality service at competitive prices.

Their team designs and fabricates a variety of products, including conveyor systems, piping, structural steel work, ducting, small machinery, and more. They pride themselves in a turnkey solutions and maintain a high standard of craftsmanship and innovation.

As a business they are experiencing growth and a consistent large volume of incoming projects, as such they are looking to expand their design team to allow them to run additional projects simultaneously.

The currently employ around 30 employees across the business, with 3 engineers in the design team.

Last year they achieved a turnover of around £3-3.5 million, growing from £2.5-3 million of last year.

The role:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be an integral part of the close-knit design team, working on a variety of projects from initial conception to installation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing whole machinery as well as individual components
Offering a “cradle to grave” solution
Using SolidWorks and AutoCAD Lite
Producing both 3D and 2D drawing (With a large focus on 3D)
Attending site visits and consulting clients to understand project requirements.
Creating detailed workshop drawings and overseeing the fabrication process
Managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery
Collaborating with clients and internal teams to plan installations.
What we’re looking for in a candidate:

Previous use of SolidWorks, or a similar CAD Package
A general understanding of engineering principles and the ability to problem solve.
Experience within the food processing, conveyor systems or sheet metal industry.
Experience designing SPM and building prototypes.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage your own workload.

Capable of working within a customer facing role and offering a consultative service to clients

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
The Benefits:

Competitive salary package - £35k - £45K Depending on experience.

More qualified candidates would be welcome to apply, and a more competitive salary would be discussed if additional experience can be brought to the role.

Office-based role, however flexible working can be offered
Early finish on a Friday: 8am – 5pm (Mon-Thu), 8am – 4pm (Fri)
24 days of annual leave + bank holidays, with an additional day for every 3 years of service
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to join a growing company, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at  or give me a call on (phone number removed)

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation