Mechanical Design Engineer

1 day ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Connected Engineering Full time

Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: SheffieldFlexible start and finish timesHybrid working available, typically up to 2 days from home where project work allows25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and a supportive team that shares ideasJoin a growing engineering team designing special purpose lifting machinery and kinetic systems. This is work on real moving kit, not just big static structures. Think mechanisms and motion, with structural elements where they earn their keep. You’ll be designing the clever assemblies that bring a machine to life.What you’ll be doingOwn mechanical design from concept to commissioning for equipment with moving partsCreate clean 3D models and 2D drawings for mechanisms, sub-assemblies and partsSpecify actuators, gearboxes, bearings, guides and safety features that suit the dutyBalance bespoke design with smart use of COTS components to hit cost and lead timesRun hand calcs and basic FEA where useful, with an eye on dynamic loads, wear and fatigueProduce risk assessments, design calculations and technical files for UKCA and CESupport build, FAT and SAT, and work with EC&I to integrate motion and controlsGet hands on with prototypes, testing, root cause and continuous improvementWhat you’ll bringSolid mechanical design experience in machinery, automation or kinetic systemsConfident CAD user, comfortable with tolerancing, fits and manufacturabilityWorking knowledge of standards and safety for machinery design, including PUWER and ISO 12100Practical understanding of mechanisms, alignment and serviceabilityClear communicator who can juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ballNice to haveExperience with lifting or handling equipment, LOLER awarenessExposure to FEA for mechanisms and fatigueBackground in regulated sectors such as nuclear, defence, pharma or large venuesThis opportunity is being managed by Connected Search, a specialist recruitment partner to engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses across the UK.If you're ready to work on complex projects with a forward-thinking engineering firm, we’d love to hear from you.



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