Description
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: London/Remote
Salary/Rate: £28-36/hour
Start Date:
Job Type: Contract
Main Purpose of Job- To design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions.
Main Duties & Responsibilities-
1. Design, develop and produce high quality, reliable mechanical solutions.
2. Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
3. Support, modify, maintain & repair all FOM mechanical systems (in the UK and abroad), in an accurate and timely manner.
4. Carrying out 3D modelling & 2D design/draught work whilst maintaining/updating and modifying existing designs/diagrams.
5. Carry out full design cycle project/task work, through Conception, Design, Development, Prototyping, Testing, Diagnosing, Manufacture and Commissioning. Produce high quality, reliable products/systems that require the minimal of maintenance and support. Estimate accurately project and tasks duration and costing.
6. Produce appropriate and complete documentation for all designs/enhancements/projects worked on. Report (including producing reports) as required by the R&D Groups' Management.
7. Hand over completed projects & assembly modifications to operationally responsible departments, with relevant documentation and assist operational departments as required regarding any issues that may arise.
8. Liaise efficiently with other staff/departments/teams and outside organisations (manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies), establishing and maintaining effective and efficient relations, overcoming problems and defining requirements.
9. Decompose complex problems and produce simple and effective solutions, whilst also designing innovative cutting-edge solutions for other projects.
10. Perform the role of R&D (Mechanical) support representative at events abroad. Also occasionally travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist coordinate rigging and de-rigging mechanical equipment and structures as required.
11. Support, advise and from time to time assist operational departments with their activities and duties, also assist Technicians when required.
12. To complete all mandatory training within specified timelines.
13. Always operate safely in line with Company health and safety requirements.
14. To undertake other duties within your capabilities as your Group Manager or Team Leader may assign to you from time to time.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Experience of drawing standards specifically technical product specification BS8888
At least 2 years' experience in 3D CAD
Delivering projects within designated budget requirements.
Proven hands-on practical skills and good understanding/sense of aesthetics, ergonomics, shock and vibration effects
Familiar with a range of materials and manufacturing systems.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate reports.
Good computer literacy.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
Experience in designing with PTC Creo
Experience of using AutoCAD software
Experience in using Windchill PDMLink 10.1. or similar
Knowledge of Keyshot
Integrating electronics into mechanical designs using 3d MCAD- ECAD tools.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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