(£45k to £55k can’t advertise salary)
Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Title: Reporting To: Job Purpose:
Mechanical Design Engineer Mechanical Engineering Team Leader
As Mechanical Design Engineer, you will design products and ensure they go through the development cycle into production in a timely manner and with all the information required for continue manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Design and improve mechanical mechanisms for precision motion control and vibration isolation systems
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To develop, assemble, test and evaluate theoretical designs following concurrence engineering approach
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Produce detailed specifications of the product from data analysis gathered from testing
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Brainstorm, discuss and review technical challenges with team members, sub-contractors, suppliers and
manufacturing departments to find root cause and resolution to the problems
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Ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) is implemented in the design
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Ensure Design for Compliance is implemented in the design
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To make sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating
conditions
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Planning and overseeing the product development and ensure deadlines are met
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Consider implications of issues such as cost creep, compliance, safety and time constraints and apply
strategies to minimise them
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Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure complete knowledge transfer of products into
production
Required Knowledge & Skills
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Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience or qualifications
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Experience in product development with proven record of released products.
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Ability to work in a multidisciplinary project team to drive projects through to completion
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An understanding of machinery directive safety legislation and compliance regulations
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Experience with 3D and 2D modelling software, demonstrating a creative ability with attention to detail
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Experience of producing high quality manufacturing drawings containing full tolerance and detailed
finishing specifications
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Experience with precision component design to micron level tolerances
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Strong grasp of materials selection for a wide range of mechanical assemblies
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Ability to multitask, time manage and work independently
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Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Skills and Capabilities Developed in this Role
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Development of new products with understanding of the complete development cycle.
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Troubleshooting and finding root causes and solutions for technical problems
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In depth knowledge of testing techniques for electromechanical products
Opportunities for Career Development include but are not limited to:
• Senior Mechanical design engineer, other engineering discipline, team leader opportunities in other areas
Requirements for Career Progression include but are not limited to:
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Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude
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Positive contribution to multi-departmental initiatives and process improvements
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Track record of multiple product releases efficiently and smoothly into production
Mechanical Design Engineer
• Demonstration of leading and driving multidisciplinary project teams throughout the product development process
