The Company:
McConnel is a multi-award winning British manufacturing company that is leading the way as the world’s number one supplier of Power Arm and green maintenance technology. Based in Ludlow, Shropshire, McConnel offers a comprehensive product portfolio including hedge and verge mowers, self-propelled sprayers and a range of remote-control machinery.
The Role:
As part of a team, the Prototype Development Engineer will be responsible for producing jigs and prototype machines to support production. This is an ideal opportunity for current welder/fabricators to develop their career.
Responsibilities:
- Produce parts and welded assemblies from drawings.
- Produce drilling and welding jigs from drawings of parts/assemblies to enable batch production.
- Provide support in the operation and safe use of tooling ensuring that our quality standards are met.
- Comply with HSE requirements at all times.
Key Requirements:
- ONC in Mechanical, Agricultural Engineering or related field or following a recognised apprenticeship.
- Experience in welding and fabrication.
- Familiar with standard machine shop equipment and tools including lathes, mills and drills.
- Familiar with drawings and able to work accurately to the specifications of the drawings.
- Good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Agricultural background would be advantageous.
- Ability to Problem-solve and trouble shoot with a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing workloads essential.
- Ability to integrate effectively within a team environment.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Flexible to travel to other manufacturing sites within the Group.
APPLY NOW: If you would like to apply for this vacancy, simply submit your CV to recruitment@mcconnel.com and tell us about your skills and experience.
