Job Description

Job Overview

We have a vacancy for an experienced Design & Project Engineer to join our team. The scope of works is varied but mainly concentrates on the mechanical design of bespoke lifting equipment and special purpose machinery.

This role is office based in Clay Cross and remote working is not offered for this position. Any applicant needs to have the right to work in the UK and already have a visa - there is no sponsorship opportunity for this position.

Reporting to the Operations Manager / Managing Director the main duties and responsibilities include the following:

Responsibilities and Duties

Use of Autodesk design suite to design bespoke equipment in a cost-effective manner without impacting quality and robustness Create 3D models of machinery and proposal drawings for customers Produce manufacturing detail drawings for in house manufacture Complete calculations to determine, steel sections, cylinder sizes etc Use Inventor FEA & Nastran to produce stress analysis reports All designs must comply with the machinery directive and applicable standards Create BOM's for all designs and produce machine user manuals Liaising with other Design and Project Engineers to ensure design controls are developed and maintained to Yaplex standards Develop and maintain, 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor / Vault and AutoCAD Attend project meetings and complete site surveys when required Liaise with customers to agree specifications and gain drawing approvals Complete site surveys and attend project meetings Hold customer buy off meetings and oversee the final build / testing process

Essential Requirements

Fully conversant in the use of Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault Competent to complete structural calculations and stress analysis HND / HNC / Degree level in a related engineering discipline Experience in the design of bespoke equipment

Desirable

Previous fabrication design experience desirable Proficient in the design of pneumatic control circuits Understanding of LOLER and PUWER regulations Experience with CE marking Knowledge pneumatic / hydraulic / electrical control systems
You will also be required to adhere to the companies Health and Safety policy and quality management system.

Company Information

Formed in 2010, Yaplex Limited have become an industry leader in the design and manufacture of standard and bespoke lifting and material handling solutions. We provide innovative lifting, automation and handling solutions for improving productivity, health & safety and for improving ergonomics in the workplace.

Our UK headquarters and manufacturing facility is based in Clay Cross, Chesterfield. Occupying a total of 24,000 sq/ft, our production facility is accredited to ISO 9001 - Quality Management System. All equipment is manufactured to the highest standards using high tech production methods and state of the art machinery. Both quality and health and safety are our top priority.

Further Information

Package / salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience. Overtime may be required at busy periods - overtime is paid.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Experience:

Mechanical design: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/08/2025