Mechanical Design Engineer - Lakes

Based at our Cockermouth office, we are currently looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our talented team to work on complex and interesting projects.

About us

At Eadon Consulting, we solve complex mechanical engineering challenges through innovative design and analysis. Our engineers work on a diverse portfolio of projects across, bridges, nuclear, water, clean energy and specialist mechanical equipment, taking concepts through to delivery. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, technical excellence and giving engineers the opportunity to work on varied and rewarding projects

What you'll do

You will be working alongside other engineers and designers as an integral part of the team solving a wide variety of engineering problems. Typical tasks could include:

• Developing concepts into detailed designs;
• Using engineering fundamentals to check that designs work;
• Carrying out detailed finite element analysis to optimise designs;
• Producing 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings using Solidworks to enable the design to be made.

Our projects come in a variety of shapes and sizes, giving our team the opportunity to rapidly gain broad experience and skills.

What you'll need

An ideal candidate would:

• Have enthusiasm for solving engineering problems, and the drive to learn and take ownership of your own development;
• Solid technical grasp of the fundamentals of engineering;
• Previous experience in a similar role, note this role is not suitable for a recent graduate;
• Have an engineering degree or equivalent qualification;
• Be able to apply the first-principles engineering to new problems;
• Have the ability to work and communicate effectively with other people; The ability to self-organise and prioritise your workload;
• Experience of using 3D CAD software.

What you'll get

In exchange for your time, skills, and enthusiasm we offer:

• Salary of 38.5k to 44k pa, inclusive of regional allowance;
• 25 days holiday - with the option to buy more, + Bank Holidays;
• A welcoming and inclusive team who will support you in achieving your potential;
• A structured development process with coaching and development support;
• Varied and interesting engineering work across several industries;
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours to create a great work-life balance;
• Paid membership of professional institutes (IMechE etc).

Our selection process

We take a hands-on approach to recruitment, and do not use AI to review candidates. Following receipt of your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a screening call. Successful candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview, providing an opportunity for us to explore your experience and technical capabilities in more detail, and for you to find out more about Eadon Consulting, our projects and our culture. We aim to make our recruitment process informative, transparent and engaging for all candidates.

In-person interviews are scheduled to take place during the following weeks:

• Week commencing the 3rd of August
• Week commencing the 10th of August

Please be aware that many roles at Eadon Consulting are subject to security restrictions. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. We are unable to support visa applications or transfers for this position.

Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will be treated as a gift and will not give rise to any fee. Where a candidate is subsequently hired, our standard recruitment terms and conditions shall apply and shall take precedence over any agency terms.