Mechanical Development Engineer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
28000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
31 Aug 2021
Closes
28 Sep 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Mechanical Development Engineer

Leeds

Days ( Monday to Friday )

Our client, a large manufacturing business based in Leeds have an immediate requirement to recruit a well versed Mechanical Development Engineer.

Main Duties

• Commissioning of production machines - both internal and external including occasionally oversees

• Developing and improving existing machinery

• Fault diagnosing and finding solutions to a wide range of engineering problems

• Working closely with the design team, sharing ideas and concepts

• General engineering tasks such as machining and welding etc

• Training of production engineers/operators during hand over of machinery

• Support production/maintenance engineers when required

• Develop engineering improvements and systems in line with the company's objectives

• Innovation of springs and other products within the bedding/comfort industry.

Key Skills

• An Engineering background (ideally apprentice trained) with a minimum of 2 years' experience

• Experience building/running machinery

• Good bench fitting skills

• Experience using workshop tools and machinery (eg: Miller, Lathe & Welding)

• Electrical experience/qualifications would be advantages

• Experience with springs/coilers or wire industry would be advantageous

• IT awareness and application

This position is a permanent vacancy where you will be expected to work a regular day shift Monday to Friday ( 6-2 or 7-3 ). In return you can expect a highly competitve salary dependant on previous experience.

This vacancy is being advertised by AMF Recruitment Ltd, a specialist recruitment business supporting the manufacturing industry