MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

As a business, we offer solutions to increase the mobility of elderly and physically challenged people, to enable them to live an independent and active life. We design and manufacture our own range of straight and curved stairlifts as well as partnering with key suppliers to offer a broad product range to meet customer needs. We operate in more than 40 countries and we’re growing all the time. We are a passionate and friendly team of people who care deeply about Making Everyday Life Easier for our customers. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're thrilled to announce that, due to the expansion of our R&D Department, we have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineers to join our dynamic team in Kingswinford. Be part of a cutting-edge company where your ideas can truly make a difference! The purpose of this role is to create and develop design solutions for Handicare products and to provide engineering solutions to complex consumer and business needs, with the opportunity to work from initial concept all the way to final manufacture on one site. Work as part of a European based R&D team with opportunity to collaborate on global projects Work on multiple projects as required to support both new product introduction as well as on going product development Design solutions to meet technical, quality, time and cost requirements Producing engineering solutions including CAD, detail drawings and other associated documentation necessary for product certification, manufacture, installation and service Verification, validation and development of designs from initial concept through the development cycle and in to volume manufacture Working effectively with manufacturing as well as other company departments and external suppliers to deliver complex technical solutions Drive the principle of design for manufacture and continuous improvement in all we do Strive for the best quality solutions whilst meeting cost and time constraints. Essential skills: Qualified to a minimum of HNC or Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant industry experience Mechanical design experience and / or manufacturing engineering experience Design for manufacture High level of CAD experience (Solidworks preferable) Comfortable with New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) principles High level understanding of GD&T as well as assembly and sub assembly drawings Highly analytical and methodical Capable of self-starting and working effectively as part of a larger project team Support and take lead where required on Engineering changes Good understanding of engineering change control Desirable: Manufacturing processes experience (castings, fabrications, mouldings, etc.) Understanding of certification and compliance processes WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We offer a package designed to attract and retain the right level of talent for this role. We want to find a great match, so if there is something missing that is important to you, please don't let it stop you getting in touch if you think you could do a great job in this role. £35,000 - £45,000 per annum DOE Annual bonus scheme 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company contributory pension and 3x Life Assurance cover Flexible benefits platform with access to health care, gym membership and many high street discounts Employee Assistance Programme available to colleagues and their families, to support wellbeing Fully funded training and development Generous product discounts We welcome applications from all people, regardless of their race, sex, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome and encourage candidates to request any adjustments they may need to show us their full potential. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to support work sponsorship in the UK, so can only consider applications from candidates with existing eligibility to work in the UK.