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Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to grow with a fast-expanding global electromechanical manufacturer? Take your career to the next level by driving innovative product development and leading design projects within a dynamic, global environment. Work for a company where staff turnover is low for a company that will appreciate your skills and experience. This company can offer a busy workload, multiple projects in a variety of industries.

Established in 2004, this specialist engineering team has driven rapid growth by delivering cutting-edge actuator systems to sectors like aerospace, defense, and more. They're now looking for ambitious engineers with hands-on experience in actuator design to join high-profile projects with leading industry partners. In return, you'll work alongside experts who value precision and innovation and stay long term in a company that will appreciate you.

Your Role As Mechanical Design Engineer:

  • Work on a variety of different projects

  • Carry out design review on projects

  • Hybrid working role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

    As A Mechanical Design Engineer You Will Have:

  • Hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, motors, actuators, or similar

  • Proficiency in CAD

  • Commutable 3 x a week to the office in Runcorn

    Please apply or contact Yusra Zuhair on (phone number removed) for immediate consideration

    Keywords: Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Cheshire, Warrington, Runcorn, Hydraulic, Aerospace, Actuators, Defence, Space, Subsea, CAD, Mechanical engineering, Actuator design, Design, Preston Books, mechanical design,Mechatronics, SolidWorks, Rotary Actuators, Power Electronics, Control Panels, Gearboxes, Chester,

    This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.

    Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit, should not apply as your details will not be processed.

    We will endeavour to respond to all applicants, however, due to the high volume of applications, we can only guarantee contact with those who are shortlisted
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