Connecting Talent to opportunity

Connecting Talent to opportunity

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Expired

Job Description:

What will you be doing...

  • Design of highly reliable mechanical components and subsystems taking into account manufacturability, cost, weight etc;
  • Use of analytical tools to drive and substantiate design decisions;
  • Selecting, working with and managing manufacturers and suppliers;
  • Ensuring schedules are met and both project and technical risks are mitigated;
  • Accountable for the quality and timely delivery of own work, ensuring that designs achieve product requirements.
  • Ensure that the design achieves the Production Engineering BOM cost as stated in the Product Requirements.

What we are looking for...

  • Familiar with product handling techniques.
  • Demonstrable track record of designing for a wide range of production processes including CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication.
  • Provide where necessary supporting calculations.
  • Experience of delivering work packages on time and within budget constraints;
  • Familiar with risk identification and activities to de-risk designs through analysis and testing;
  • Expert experience in using CAD software including substantial experience draughting to BS8888 with the use of GD&T;
  • Able to generate technical documentation.
  • The ability to work within a team on multiple projects, to prioritise tasks and to manage own time;
  • Self-motivated, team player, flexible and willing to learn;
  • Used to working in a fast paced, changing, professional environment;
  • A good Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification with experience;
  • Willing to travel both in the UK and abroad to meet manufacturers and attend meetings.

This would make you stand out from the crowd...

  • Experienced in using SolidWorks and PDM software;
  • Comfortable presenting ideas, convincing others and making presentations to a group audience.
  • Practical FEA experience.
  • Creation of Operating or Maintenance manuals.

Matchtech acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers and is part of Gattaca Plc.

Gattaca Plc provides support services to Matchtech and may assist with processing your application.

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Other