Description
The Mechanical Designer is fundamentally a hands-on CAD draughting based role. Mechanical Designers are responsible for maintaining and developing the engineers` designs as working drawings and ensuring design standards and codes are adhered to throughout the design process.Duties:
Design draughting to meet technical specifications, drawing standards and codes primarily using AutoCAD and/or Inventor
Development of designs to fit within space envelope and design interfaces
Preparation of manufacturing and installation drawings including detailing, dimensioning and tolerances
Recording design changes following design change control procedures
Liaison with Document Controllers and Design Engineers
Likely attributes to character:
Systematic, methodical, procedural, precise
Expert mindset, non-confrontational, logical, steady, committed
Good listener, cautious, compliant
Future possible progression:
Development can be to Design Engineer upon satisfactory experience and qualifications however the Mechanical Designer can be a career choice.
Required Qualifications:
Preferably HNC qualified in a technical/engineering discipline though not essential. Minimum ONC or equivalent qualification gained in a relevant technical, engineering or design discipline. A full UK drivers licence is essential for this position as travelling between offices may be required.
Required Experience:
Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position
Good understanding of generic mechanical principles is preferred eg Forces, stresses, materials selection and design principles
Experience in nuclear is ideal but not always a pre-requisite
Technical experience could be gained from but is not limited to precision engineering, conveyer systems, remote handling systems/equipment, heavy engineering, cranes, pipes and pumps.