Mechanical Design Engineer

Somerset  ‐ Onsite
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Description

The successful Engineer will be working at senior level, as part of a small team of engineers designing new and maintaining existing company products.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
  • As a member of the mechanical design team this role will take the lead on product designs under the supervision of the Mechanical Team Leader.
  • 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.
  • To take the 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 focussing on relevant priorities.
  • To work with the other engineering team members on projects and activities.
  • To produce design-related documentation, including, specifications, manuals, assembly instructions, illustrations, costings and test procedures. Also to check and approve all documentation as required.
  • Responsible for ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the integrated management system.
  • Actively contribute to continuous improvement so that we carry out our engineering activities in the most professional and efficient manner possible.
  • To assist, as required, in the assembly and testing of prototypes.
  • To undertake as required, customer and supplier visits by car. As such a full current driving licence is required.
Qualifications:
  • A Mechanical Engineering degree.
Experience:
  • Extensive experience in detailed product design.
  • Proven experience with analytical methods such as FEA, thermal and vibration analysis.
  • Owing to the nature of the work, a precision engineering background is preferred.
  • Experience in the design of complex mechanisms is beneficial.
Knowledge:
  • General knowledge of manufacturing methods such as machining, castings and mouldings.
  • DFM and DFA experience.
  • 3D CAD modelling in a manufacturing environment.
  • Some electronics knowledge desirable.
For further information please contact (see below) or call.
Start date
2018-07-02
From
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Published at
21.06.2018
Project ID:
1582258
Contract type
Freelance
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