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Mechanical Design Engineer

HAYS Specialist Recruitment
Banbridge
2 weeks ago
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Your new company Hays Engineering is working with a global leader in premium aircraft seating, headquartered in Portadown. Renowned for its innovation, craftsmanship, and engineering excellence, the company designs and manufactures cutting-edge seating solutions for the world's leading airlines. With a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement, this company offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment where engineering professionals can thrive. Joining this team means contributing to world-class products that shape the future of air travel. Your new role Produce 3D models of parts & assemblies. Produce 2D detail drawings of parts and 2D assembly drawing. Produce electrical harness routing and equipment layouts. Produce 2D and 3DPDFs of electrical harness and equipment layouts. Assembly and BOM configuration. Release of engineering drawings following company release procedures. Change management of engineering drawings following company release procedures. Support prototype hardware build through NPI development. Contribute to design solutions. Work collaboratively as part of an integrated project team. Deliver work packages to the project plan. Work within the company procedures as laid out in the Design Office Handbook. What you'll need to succeed Hold a relevant Degree/Apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical engineering or a minimum of 2 years working in an engineering environment Previous experience with one of the design software packages such as AutoCad, Pro E, Solidworks, Catia etc Proficient with MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface with customers, manufacturing, suppliers and production Results driven with a can-do attitude to ensure solutions Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers Desirable Experience of Electrical Design within a design and manufacturing environment Previous 3D Harness routing or Pipe routing experience Previous experience writing test plans/reports What you'll get in return Competitive salary Annual bonus (linked to company performance) 33 days annual leave (Increase after 5 years' service) 37.5 hours per week Flexi time working £5,000 employee referral bonus Health cash plan Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Holiday Purchase Scheme - Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme - Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance Scheme at x4 gross salary Competitive enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay IVF & Assisted Conception Policy Women in Business - Corporate Member Wellbeing Initiatives Employee Recognition scheme Long Service Awards Local charity / sponsorship activities Dedicated employee parking Discounted Gym membership Learning and development opportunities Career progression What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Benefits: Paid Competitively

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