Mechanical Design Engineer Team Leader in Elloughton

Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Team LeaderLocation: BecclesSalary: £45,000 My client provide cutting edge automated solutions to global markets, spanning a variety of industry sectors, including Medical/Ocular and Pharmaceutical.

They provide bespoke turnkey automation, ranging from stand-alone machines to fully integrated high throughput cells.

We pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers the complete in-house solution - from design to delivery.

Responsibilities• Reporting to and working closely with the Group Automation Design Manager.

• Working with Project Managers for project deliverables and adhering to schedules and milestones.

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of a multi-discipline team to produce innovative design solutions for a wide variety of industries, from packaging to ocular and medical.

• Playing a key role in concept development and evolving those ideas into detailed designs using 3D CAD.

• Applying your technical knowledge to work with challenging mechanical requirements.

• Producing detailed machine and factory layouts using 2D CAD.

• Producing comprehensive bill of materials and parts lists, for all mechanical aspects of a project.

• Engaging in regular meetings with the Project Team, Suppliers and Clients, to understand and execute the mechanical requirements of automation projects.

• Remain compliant with all relevant legislation, regulations, and company procedures.

• Provide support to the Sales team, by preparing technical information for quotations, generate design costings and assist in costing for production work.

• Provide technical support during the build, testing and commissioning project phases.

• Managing your time, in order to deliver design in line with the project schedules.

• Apply a continuous improvement mindset in all aspects of your work.

Requirements • Leading a Team in a similar engineering role to deliver on time, on cost and to specification.

• Mechanical design/engineering experience within the automation industry.

• A minimum of an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.

• Highly proficient in 3D CAD (Ideally Solidworks) with experience designing for manufacture.

• Previous experience using Solidworks PDM or similar would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing techniques.

• Working within a quality management system to maintain ISO 9001 certification.

• Detail-oriented, methodical, and accurate, with excellent levels of concentration.

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to balance priorities of multiple projects.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Have a passion for engineering, with a drive to innovate and contribute to positioning us as a market leading partner in automation.

Benefits• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays• Company pension• Free electric car charging – ample charge points• Sick Pay (after 12 months employment)• PPE Supplied• Free parking• Company social events• Company values reward scheme – vouchersWorking Hours: 39 hours per week Monday – FridayTechnique Recruitment Solutions are a specialist Engineering Recruitment Company based in Norfolk