Actemium specialise in the bespoke design and fabrication of process related projects working to Food Hygiene standards and operating under BS EN1090 classifications. We are looking to appoint a Design Engineer to join our team.

Competitive Salary + Pension + Healthshield + Share Scheme 

Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for creating 2D and 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will also have a leading role in the development, improvement and implementation of new and existing mechanical standards while maintaining responsible engineering practices and safeguards.

Working predominantly in the Feed, Food & Beverage and Automotive sectors. Other sectors in development include, Nuclear, HVAC, Waste & Renewables

The Role

• Create 2D and 3D designs using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Create fabrication drawings and liaise with Project Managers and Workshop Manager to develop bespoke designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that designs meet customer needs and specifications.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Provide technical support to customers and other team members as needed.
• Be able to deal directly with suppliers to obtain prices and delivery times.
• Create handover & documentation packs to includes drawings, material certification, weld procedures etc.
• Assumes responsibility for the project designs in terms of deadline compliance and technical performance of the work.
• Assist in the bid and contract reviews of the projects.
• Responsible for the technical aspects of the project.
• Maintain and implement design standards.
• Other duties as assigned (equipment specification, special projects, site visits, etc).

Required Knowledge, Skills & Desired Characteristics:

• HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient in Autodesk Inventor
• Working Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Minimum of 2 years in an engineering related field.
• Experience with design and fabrication of steel and stainless-steel process equipment.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate thoughts & ideas in a comprehensive manner.
• Willingness to travel to job sites or other fabrication shops (if required).
• Able to work competently both within a team and as an individual contributor.
• Customer focused and able to roll up sleeves and get involved in challenging projects.
• Able to take ownership for projects and work to time limits.
• Logical and analytical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal English Language skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Well organized administration skills
• Inspired and curious
• Reliability and dependability
• Calm professional manner
• Positive ‘’can do’’ attitude and proactive to identify and resolve problems.
• Ability to develop friendly and professional customer focused relations with others.
• Accepting and driving changes

Knowledge and experience preferable:

• Working Knowledge of Food Industry
• Working Knowledge of Automotive Industry
• Structural steel design working to EN1090 accreditation.
• Pipework design including P&IDs & Weld Maps
• Process flow diagrams
• Site layouts and equipment layouts
• A working knowledge of:

            Steam systems and energy

            Stress calculations

            Fluid systems  

            Pumps and pipe work

            Pneumatics

            Sizing of motor/gearboxes for applications

             Sheet metal development

• Tolerance of machined parts