Design Engineer (Mechanical)

PFS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Design Engineering team. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will be working on a variety of challenging design projects across a broad range of industries. 

We want to hear from you if you have:

• An engineering qualification OR significant trade and design experience

• A minimum of three years of experience as a Design Engineer or Mechanical Engineer

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for parametric 3D design (including sheet metal, weldments, and multi-body parts) and familiarity with AutoCAD drafting

• Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) of parts and assemblies, considering cost and installation

• Familiarity with manufacturing methods, including pressing, cutting, welding, and machining

• The ability to work to deadlines and track your progress against a schedule

• High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Practical, hands-on approach to solving engineering problems

What PFS can offer you:

• Competitive salary and a company phone

• Variety - we operate across a range of industries which keeps work interesting

• Impact - make your mark on the world and see your designs come to life in our workshop

• Learning - work on projects that will challenge your abilities and learn on the job from our talented team of engineers, project managers and fabricators

• Culture - work with a great team of engineers in a business that operates with integrity and values everyone’s contributions

• Career progression - we are a growing company that prioritises internal promotions

Role description:

• Create designs for heavy equipment, machinery and a variety of industrial projects

• Review and interpret client drawings, specifications, and standards and produce high quality designs and drawings

• Work closely with project managers, workshop team leaders, and site teams to ensure smooth fabrication/installation

• Support workshop and site teams with technical queries and modifications

• Perform engineering calculations and FEA to validate designs where required

• Review designs and drawings of other engineers and identify and assist with implementing improvements as required

• Contribute to continuous improvement in design and fabrication processes

• Achieve all design deliverables by their delivery deadline(s)

• Train and mentor other engineers, and implement training and feedback received from other engineers as required