Mechanical Designer

Location Clitheroe
Job Type Contract
Salary £40 - £45 per hour
Reference mechdes_1730284218
Duration 6 months
Work Type Office-based

Mechanical Designer (mechanical design engineering-experience within a process or manufacturing environment)

Clitheroe

£45-50ph - umbrella

Inside IR35

6 Months

  • To work with internal customers to develop and define the scope of projects / modifications
  • To provide a full mechanical and maintenance design service, meeting all project/maintenance requirements, including the preparation of drawings and documentation
  • To carry out design calculations (and check calculations of others) ensuring full compliance with all relevant codes, standards and EHS requirements
  • To explore, select and prepare full specifications for engineering items in order to satisfy bespoke requests

    To accept delegated responsibility for purchasing and procurement in order to meet cost and timescale targets
  • Plan, organise and provide technical support for internal and external technicians during the installation, and commissioning of modifications or projects

Scope

  • Contributing to Hazard Studies, PHRs, design reviews and project reviews
  • Obtaining quotations and placing orders for specialist designs, equipment and installation services
  • Liaising with suppliers to obtain technical data and support
  • Hosting visits from suppliers
  • Working with onsite customers from projects, production, maintenance and support departments to ensure that each design meets the requirements of the end user
  • Developing bespoke designs to improve the performance of the various production plants
  • Providing mechanical engineering expertise to the site.

Skills/experience required

HNC in Mechanical Design or equivalent

Significant practical design experience within a process or manufacturing environment

Experience of working with PED/PSSR and piping systems

Experience of using CAD packages

Experience of preparing functional design specifications and engineering estimates

NEBOSH

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.