Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Andover, Hampshire, UK

Type: Full-Time

Industry: Manufacturing (Trailers and Semi-Trailers)

About Andover Trailers Limited

Founded in 1985, Andover Trailers Limited has become a leader in the field of specialist body and trailer manufacturing. We are renowned for our unrivalled engineering standards and the highest quality materials, ensuring our products offer an unmatched combination of strength, durability, and operational ease. Each trailer and body leaving our facility is a testament to our commitment to “Better by Design,” tailored to meet the precise needs of our customers now and in the future.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to process special designs and manage quality of projects- liaising closely with Production, Procurement and Sales. You’ll come up with great ideas to improve product ranges and project successes. Reporting directly to the Engineering Design Manager.

Responsibilities:

• You will ensure quality control of unique specialist mobile equipment designs from conception through to delivery. These will include bespoke rigid vehicles and trailers.
• You will adopt and enhance designs following the company’s established design principles.
• You will be responsible for individual customer’s orders throughout the design process in all areas, Structure, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Electrics.
• You will be working on short tight deadlines and be expected to drive projects forward attending meetings with the Engineering Manager and other engineers.

Key Requirements:

• You will be mechanically qualified to degree level and most likely be from a strong 3D modelling background - Solidworks preferred. Some 2D Drafting will be required.
• You should have a minimum of 6 years design experience within heavy industry, ideally (but not essential) related to automotive, commercial vehicle, materials handling, trailers crushing or screening etc…
• You will have knowledge of design hydraulic / pneumatic and electrical concerns
• You will be a highly motivated engineer with good people skills and a passion for innovation.
• You’ll enjoy working within a small team.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and innovative work environment.
• Free onsite parking
• 20 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and additional company holidays over the Christmas period.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements considered for the right candidate
• Company pension
• Life insurance after 1 year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £36,754.67-£63,590.07 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person