Mechanical Engineer

·         Burton-Upon-Trent
·         20.00 - 25.00 Gbp Per Hour
·         £25 P/H, 6 Month Contract

Through winning a number of major projects with overseas clients, this bespoke designer of locomotives for the mining industry have an urgent requirement for a mechanical engineer. With 8 vehicles to design before the end of the year and a full order book for next year, this is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to secure a long term contract.

The role will involve:
·         Working on the design of fabrications for machine casings. These are associated with the gearboxes and transmissions.
·         Running projects and being responsible for the creation of a whole project.
·         Use of 2D and 3D CAD AutoCAD packages.
·         Liaising with customers and visiting site. Majority of the role is office based but need to be prepared for occasional worldwide travel.

The successful applicant will:
·         Have experience of mechanical design from a rail, heavy plant or special purpose machinery environment.
·         Have used a 2D and 3D CAD package.
·         Have liaised with suppliers and be a good communicator.
·         Have some experience with project engineering.
·         Be flexible to travel when required.
·         Be comfortable working autonomously

What the company will offer the successful candidate:
·         A long term contract with good opportunities for extensions.
·         Competitive hourly rates.
·         Available overtime.
·         The opportunity into break to a major growth industry.

The company:
·         Design and build locomotives which are supplied into the mining industry. They manufacture vehicles up to 30 tonnes which cost up to £1million each. They supply these to companies all over the world including Africa and South America.

Please respond by sending your resume and cover letter, quoting job source and reference number (i.e. InfoMine / CareerMine # TOKEN JOB NUMBER) to:

David McKay

Email: job.0m3n2a@careermine.com
Subject Line: Mechanical Engineer - Burton-Upon-Trent - CareerMine 304302

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