Mechanical Design Engineer

Department: Projects

Location: Sunderland

Description

Our Business


pxFairport (pxF) is a project delivery specialist offering full turnkey EPC and OEM solutions to the bulk material handling and plant processing markets. Our services cover the aggregates, processing, tunnelling, mining, quarrying, alternative fuels, waste-to-energy, ports, and food sectors, globally. With unrivalled industry expertise, pxF manages, specifies, engineers, designs, supplies, installs, operates, and maintains market leading equipment for complex material handling needs, guaranteeing performance excellence, reliability, and optimal operating costs.

The Opportunity


The primary purpose of the Mechanical Design Engineer role is to design equipment and systems to the specified brief and produce the associated technical documentation e.g. drawings, 3D models, bill of materials, manufacture packs, etc.


Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop equipment and systems to the specified brief.
• Produce 3D models and technical drawings in accordance with company CAD standards.
• Produce technical documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Manage drawings, models, bill of materials, and technical documents using company systems.
• Undertake peer reviews of colleagues’ work (designs, drawings, documentation, etc.).
• Attend design review meetings.
• Ensure design compliance with the project / task brief, relevant standards, and regulations.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
• Good 3D CAD software knowledge (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Good knowledge of technical drawing and drafting standards (BS 8888).
• Good understanding of the design process, and its associated documentation.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes associated with mechanical design.
  
  

Benefits

What you will receive from us:


25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.


Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.