Design & Project Engineer

We have a vacancy for an experienced Design & Project Engineer to join our team. The scope of works is varied but mainly concentrates on the mechanical design of bespoke lifting equipment and special purpose machinery.

This role is office based in Clay Cross and remote working is not offered for this position. Any applicant needs to have the right to work in the UK and already have a visa - there is no sponsorship opportunity for this position.

Reporting to the Operations Manager / Managing Director, the main duties and responsibilities include the following:

Use of Autodesk design suite to design bespoke equipment in a cost-effective manner without impacting quality and robustness

Create 3D models of machinery and proposal drawings for customers

Produce manufacturing detail drawings for in house manufacture

Complete calculations to determine, steel sections, cylinder sizes etc

Use Inventor FEA & Nastran to produce stress analysis reports

All designs must comply with the machinery directive and applicable standards

Create BOM’s for all designs and produce machine user manuals

Liaising with other Design and Project Engineers to ensure design controls are developed and maintained to Yaplex standards

Develop and maintain, 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor / Vault and AutoCAD

Attend project meetings and complete site surveys when required

Liaise with customers to agree specifications and gain drawing approvals

Complete site surveys and attend project meetings

Hold customer buy off meetings and oversee the final build / testing process

Essential Requirements:

Fully conversant in the use of Autodesk Inventor (Solidworks experience will also be considered), AutoCAD, and Vault

Competent to complete structural calculations and stress analysis

HNC / HND / Degree level in a related engineering discipline

Experience in the design of bespoke equipment

Desirable:

Previous fabrication design experience desirable

Proficient in the design of pneumatic control circuits

Understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations

Experience with CE marking

Knowledge pneumatic / hydraulic / electrical control systems

You will also be required to adhere to the companies Health and Safety policy and quality management system.

Company Information:

Formed in 2010, Yaplex Limited have become an industry leader in the design and manufacture of standard and bespoke lifting and material handling solutions. We provide innovative lifting, automation and handling solutions for improving productivity, health & safety and for improving ergonomics in the workplace.

Our UK headquarters and manufacturing facility is based in Clay Cross, Chesterfield. Occupying a total of 24,000 sq/ft, our production facility is accredited to ISO 9001 – Quality Management System. All equipment is manufactured to the highest standards using high tech production methods and state of the art machinery. Both quality and health and safety are our top priority.

Further Information:

Package / salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. Overtime may be required during busy periods - overtime is paid.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking