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).