Senior Mechanical Designer
3 days ago
Wakefield
PBSC is a well-established engineering manufacturing company based in Mirfield with over 36 years of experience in High Containment, Cleanroom, and Material Decontamination facilities. Key Responsibilities 1. Product Design & Development • Lead the full lifecycle design of cleanroom environment products, including stainless steel precision fabricated parts, assemblies, process equipment, high quality products., • Produce detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications using Inventor, or equivalent CAD systems., • Apply advanced knowledge of stainless-steel sheet metal processes, welding methods and surface finishes., • Ensure designs are cost-effective, manufacturable, and optimised for fabrication, assembly, and future maintenance. 2. Technical Leadership • Serve as a technical authority for stainless steel design, advising on materials, tolerancing, jointing methods, structural performance, and corrosion/cleanability considerations., • Mentor junior engineers and provide design reviews, guidance, and best-practice training., • Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, templates, and engineering processes. 3. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support • Work closely with manufacturing, fabrication and supply chain to ensure design intent is achievable and efficient., • Liaise with customers, project managers, and sales engineers to translate requirements into robust engineering solutions., • Attend factory acceptance tests, site meetings, and installation reviews where necessary. 4. Project Ownership • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to quality standards., • Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of product issues. Qualifications and Experience Essential • 7+ years of mechanical design experience, with at least 3–5 years focused on stainless steel product development., • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline., • Expert CAD skills (Inventor strongly preferred)., • Strong understanding of stainless steel fabrication, sheet metal design, GD&T, and material properties., • Demonstrated capability in engineering calculations and design validation., • Experience creating detailed drawings and documentation suitable for manufacturing. Desirable • Experience within pharmaceutical, cleanroom, biotech, food processing, or high-purity manufacturing environments., • Project management exposure or formal training (Prince2, PMP, Agile). Key Competencies • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills., • Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities., • High attention to detail and commitment to quality., • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, project-driven environment., • Innovative thinking with a continuous improvement mindset. Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company pension, • On-site parking