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Description
Our client is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to assist in defining and developing solutions across their product range.
Main Responsibilities:
- Provide mechanical design input within the Engineering design team.
- Produce mechanical 3D models & 2D drawings to meet system specifications.
- Produce and maintain BOM’s corresponding with the mechanical design held within the company's PDM/PLM and ERP systems.
- Support the manufacturing team with BOM and design related issues to meet the required build schedule across all projects.
- Provide feedback to fellow design engineers of any continuous improvement activities.
- Support and assist in developing the our client's mechanical design practices, standards, procedures and processes.
- Work to current health & safety, environmental, quality, industry specific, and company standards, and keep knowledge of these up to date.
- Support / Instruct new or less experienced engineers.
- Provide cover for mechanical design engineers as required.
- Maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment.
- Maintain a professional, well-presented attitude and appearance at all times.
Main Tasks:
- Mechanical design input of machine builds as required.
- Produce mechanical 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks CAD
- Compile and structure BOM’s within the company PDM/PLM & ERP systems.
- Compile documentation in support of the machine CE technical file.
- Ensure system design & drawings are checked prior to release.
- Provide feedback and modify or rectify engineering drawings & bill of materials via the change control process.
- Adhere to customer URS (User Requirement Specifications).
- Attend production and design meetings as required.
- Provide support to the shop floor throughout the mechanical build.
Essential Skills:
Experience in using a mechanical design software package, ideally SolidWorks, though other CAD packages will be considered,(e.g. Autocad Inventor, Pro Engineer, NX, CATIA etc)
Should have worked within an engineering/manufacturing environment and have good knowledge of designing bespoke, automated machinery.
Knowledge of designing sheetmetal and welded fabrications, and will ideally have working knowledge of the Solidworks sheetmetal tool or understand the process of creating flat pattern developments for manufacturing purposes.
Have strong system and equipment integration knowledge and have previously worked in a multi-discipline environment working alongside, mechanical/ electrical design, controls/automation, and test engineers.
Good attention to detail, self-motivated, ability to work under own initiative and complete tasks within given timescales.
Can either be degree educated in mechanical engineering or have completed a recognised mechanical apprenticeship and gained a HNC/HND(/similar), along with relevant work experience.
Knowledgeable and understanding of CE directives and Standards related to the building of bespoke machinery.
Previous involvement in producing complex, multi level bill of materials,(BOMS)
Good communications skills, with ability to communicate clearly to all levels from shop floor through to senior management.
Work to all current health & safety, environmental, quality, industrial specific and company standards.
Advantageous Skills:
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, (GD&T)
- Design experience in tool, fixture, or component handling.
- Experience of hand calculations and/or structural analysis software(e.g. Solidworks Simulation)
This is a permanent position so if you are looking for your next challenge then please get in touch!
- Location: Skipton
- Hours: Full Time 37.5 hrs per week (Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.00pm, Fri 8.30am-2.30pm)
- Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE
(Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive per vacancy, we are unable to respond to every candidate personally. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.)