Are you an experienced, passionate, Mechanical Design Engineer, looking for a fresh challenge with an established, forward thinking local company, if so read on....





The Mechanical Design Engineer Will report to Mechanical Team Leader and will be working at senior level, as part of a small team of engineers designing new and maintaining existing products.



Main duties & responsibilities





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To create and update solid models, assemblies and drawings using Solid works in line with BS8888 and company practice and to generate accurate bills of materials on the company's manufacturing system.
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To take lead in the Mechanical team when the Mechanical Team Leader is unavailable, ensuring projects are running to schedule, concessions are assessed and approved/rejected, and ensure the rest of the team is running effectively focusing on relevant priorities.
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To work with the other engineering team members on projects and activities.
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To produce design-related documentation. including, specifications, manuals, assembly instructions, illustrations, costings and test procedures. Also to check and approve all documentation as required.
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Responsible for ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the integrated management system.
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The STL is required to actively contribute to continuous improvement so that we carry out our engineering activities in the most professional and efficient manner possible.
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To assist, as required, in the assembly and testing of prototypes.



Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge:



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A Mechanical Engineering degree (II:1) preferred
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Extensive experience in detailed product design
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Proven experience with analytical methods such as FEA, thermal and vibration analysis
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Owing to the nature of the work, a precision engineering background is preferred
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Experience in the design of complex mechanisms is beneficial
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General knowledge of manufacturing methods such as machining, castings and mouldings
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DFM and DFA experience
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3D CAD modelling in a manufacturing environment (preferably Solidworks)
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Some electronics knowledge desirable
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You will be:



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Confident and self-motivated
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Creative and practical problem solver
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Aptitude for continuous improvement
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Keen eye for detail
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Ability to organise both self and team to achieve deadlines
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A team player with aptitude to take the lead role in projects
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Results orientated, awareness of the importance of budgets and deadlines, ability to manage work within these constraints
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Ability to think conceptually and translate design requirements into viable technical solutions under minimal supervision
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Communication, influencing and interpersonal skills

Package:

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Competitive salary, company profit-sharing scheme, stakeholder pension and death in service scheme

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Flexible working - nine day fortnight
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25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays