Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer | Sheffield | £40 - £50 per hour (OUTSIDE IR35) | Hybrid Opportunity Ford & Stanley Interim are seeking an experienced CAD Design Engineer to join our clients dynamic engineering team in Sheffield. Our client has several highly confidential and security sensitive projects, and due to this we require a well-seasoned Design professional to play a key role in the design and development of bespoke mechanical handling systems and large-scale moving structures. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on unique, high-profile projects that push the boundaries of engineering innovation. Key Responsibilities Design and Development: Develop detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of bespoke mechanical handling systems, using AutoCAD or similar. Custom Engineering Solutions: Design tailored systems for specific client needs, considering operational functionality, load-bearing requirements, and safety standards. Structural and Mechanical Design: Work on the design of mechanical and structural components, ensuring that they meet strength, stability, and performance criteria through techniques like stress analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Project Collaboration: Collaborate closely with project managers, manufacturing teams, and clients to ensure designs meet technical specifications, are feasible for manufacturing, and adhere to project timelines. Safety and Compliance: Ensure that all designs comply with industry regulations, including safety standards, while optimizing for performance and durability. Prototyping and Testing: Support the prototyping and testing phases, analysing data to refine and improve designs based on feedback and performance. Essential Criteria to secure interview 8+ years’ experience in CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar platforms Knowledge of relevant industry standards and safety regulations. Experience working with automated or moving mechanical systems. Ability to gain full SC Clearance. Closing Date:  Friday 25th October 2024 How the apply for the role: If you are interested in the Senior Desing Engineer position, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. Likely Job Titles:  CAD Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer,  Product Design Engineer, 3D CAD Engineer, Design and Development Engineer, Mechanical CAD Engineer, CAD Draughtsman / CAD Draftsperson, Project Design Engineer  About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business