Mechanical Design Engineer

About the job

Quaker Houghton is present in many people’s lives by providing solutions to the main industries in today’s economy such as automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging & others. Quaker Houghton Engineering (QHE) supports our clients in adapting their business to new market needs such as the EV, industry 4.0 and creating a more sustainable production process.

As Mechanical Design Engineer you will be based at our QHE head office in Coventry. You will design for the global automobile & aircraft sectors, offering best-in-class automated metal surface treatment process lines. A key contributor to the team effort to continue to exceed customer expectations.

What will you do?

• Produce detailed engineering designs and solutions as required in 2D CAD or 3D Inventor ensuring alignment with all stakeholders, focusing on customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with project management, electrical/software engineering, purchasing, production, sales & R&D in order to achieve a successful project execution.
• Maintain drawings, technical file structures and systems in accordance with required quality standards.

What do we look for?

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years as a Mechanical Design Engineer or any similar role where mechanical design knowledge and teamwork are key to success. Ideally in an automation, machinery or tool manufacturing environment.
• IT skills: AUTODESK VAULT / INVENTOR is valued, not a must.
• Language: English professional level is required.
• Location: Based in the Coventry area.

Soft skills:

• Proactive with a growth mindset.
• Good communication skills.
• Good practical problem solving with acute attention to detail.
• Strong team player, passionate about delivering success.

What’s in it for you?

• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• 25 days paid time off bank holidays.
• 2 days annual paid leave for volunteering to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
• Wellbeing, Women Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion programs.

Who are we?

Quaker Houghton, we are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40 countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100 locations, our engineers, chemists and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.