Mechanical Designer

Role Overview

• Delivering component and device conception and design, 3D solid models, detail drawings and modifications.
• Carry out Design Verification and Validation activities through calculation, simulation and prototype testing.
• Ensure all work complies with our company standards and relevant regulatory and industry standards (E.g. BS, EN, Semi standards).
• Provide technical information required for Technical File, manuals and other documentation.
• Adhere to internal design process as defined in Business Management system.
• Collaborate with other designers and departments to ensure specifications are clear and complete.
• Work as a team with other departments to translate the technical requirements into structured modular designs.
• Leading the problem-solving process and Root Cause Analysis activities on issues during manufacture, test or customer sites using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Be empowered to propose and lead continuous Improvement of both products and departmental processes.
• Lead (and where applicable coordinate activity on) Engineering Design projects to deliver quality solutions effectively and on-time.
• Take responsibility and accountability for work packages / projects allocated and timelines, reporting and escalating to manager and stakeholders where necessary.
• Be proficient in using 3D CAD (Solidedge), PLM software, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• General drawing office duties and admin, including maintenance of accurate, up-to-date drawings, Work Instructions and documentation.
• Take personal responsibility for and prioritise health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Alongside the manager, take ownership of personal and professional development.
• Carry out other tasks that might reasonably be requested by the company.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline (preferred)
• HNC or equivalent (accepted)
• Experience in design of mechanical systems and mechanisms.
• Experience in design verification & validation through calculation, simulation and Prototype testing.
• Ability to lead and deliver work scopes and design projects with cross-discipline team.
• Knowledge of machined components, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and other manufacturing and assembly methods.
• Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
• Professional engineering drawing/design best practice.
• Ability to analyse data.
• Commercial awareness of product costs, reliability and safety issues.

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
• Flexible benefits package that can be tailored to your own requirements.