Mechanical Design Engineer

ADE Power Ltd is a fast-growing industrial manufacturing business working with some of the world’s largest companies in the data centre, power generation, battery storage and infrastructure. Primarily, ADE provides generator and switchgear acoustic housings and is responsible for the design, manufacture, installation, and service of our unique products .

The business opened an Australian facility last year and is likely to continue its expansion to the US and Europe in the near future. ADE was acquired in 2021 by an Industrial Manufacturing Investment Group who specialises in high growth global manufacturing businesses. The growth in data centres, electrification and critical power will mean this is an exciting growing industry for people to build a career.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.

Job Summary / Purpose of Role

The successful candidate will support our engineering team in both internal and external design reviews within a defined scope and timescale.

Job Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities

• Produce detailed 3D design packages and fabrication / manufacturing detailed drawings.
• Ensure that the areas of works are completed in accordance with contract specifications.
• Plan, perform, monitor, and report on assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on tasks assigned.
• Participate in cost reduction.
• Use Solidworks utilising parts and assemblies.

Duties will vary due to the nature of the manufacturing environment (above is a guide and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities)

Person Requirements : Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Essential
• Previous experience within the industry or similar industries i.e., Mechanical.
• Fabrication, Power Generation O&G, Energy and Electrical.
• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing company within a similar role.
• Comfortable working on a number of projects simultaneously, to schedules in a fast paced environment.
• Experience in sheet metal / structural engineering.
• Produce bill of materials.
• Adhering to quality procedures.

Education, Qualifications and Affiliations

• Apprenticeship trained or HNC Mechanical Engineering (or other Engineering discipline)
• 3D CAD Packages, Preferred Solidworks and AutoCAD

Desirable

• BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering (or other Engineering discipline)
• Understanding of acoustic and air flow packages.
• Experience within steel modular canopies.
• Understanding and manipulation of design verification calculations e.g., acoustic, structural and heat & ventilation.
• Understanding of generators and switchgear.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 to £60,000 per year based on experience, qualifications and education

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pontefract: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Solidworks and AutoCAD certified user or professional

Licence/Certification:

• HNC Mechanical Engineering (or other Engineering discipline) (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Reference ID: MDE
Expected start date: 01/03/2023