Job Title : Mechanical Design Engineer Job Type : Permanent Salary :  Up to £40,000 depending on experience and skills Benefits: A generous and comprehensive package of benefits is included. Location: Laindon  Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new opportunity ? Would you like to join an existing small design team, with an established machine manufacturing based at design & engineering headquarters ? All mechanical design activities involved in producing bespoke machinery & production lines for various FMCG production industries, including conveyors, enclosures, air handling, electrical control systems and ancillary equipment. Personal Attributes Systematic approach to their work with attention to detail Proven teamworking and good problem solver Flexibility and curiosity with a willingness to learn and apply themselves to areas to which they are not familiar. Desire to improve and develop their area of work Role Responsibilities Generating manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts, with supporting mechanical documentation (schedules, [bill of materials], sub-assembly drawings, schematics, etc.) Maintaining existing mechanical drawings and documentation when existing equipment is upgraded or modified. Act as a liaison between the drawing office and Mechanical Technicians/sub-suppliers, and work with other departments as necessary to ensure the correct parts are ordered/supplied for assembly. Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager for the workload to ensure project timelines are adhered to and any deviation is communicated to the project team. Ensure all mechanical drawings are updated in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the project and shared with all relevant departments, along with maintaining current correct revisions in the data-management system (Autodesk Vault) Assist, where required, with other tasks within the Drawing Office Department, such as enquiry drawings, site surveys, etc. Experience and Knowledge Essential Working knowledge in an industrial/design environment of Autodesk products, including AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), Autodesk Vault (User only), although other 3D CAD software knowledge may be considered, such as SolidWorks etc. Experience in drafting standards for BS 8888 Mechanical design experience in a working environment in an industrial design role Recognised engineering certification/apprenticeship Good understanding of engineering techniques, including machining, sheet metal, fabrication Able to interpret equipment assembly drawings and maintain the high-quality finish and output levels expected by our customers Able to operate within the requirements of good health and safety discipline Able to adhere to the requirements of current industry-recognised engineering design standards Desirable Familiarity with Automated production machinery or other similar equipment Experience in a project environment across a multi-functional project team Understanding of conveyor design Understanding of airflow and ductwork design and calculations Understanding of ATEX standards requirements Understanding of safety standards requirements for the design of equipment Closing date is 21.04.2024 To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future