Overview
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FAST is an advanced manufacturing company, specialising in bespoke machine build, automation, robotics, and software solutions for companies globally. With 25 years of experience in industrial automation, FAST provides best in class automation solutions with a proven track record across sectors. We develop bespoke technical solutions for a global client base, focusing on state-of-the-art automation technologies.
What this role contributes to the company: As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing creative solutions to challenges associated with the design and development of special purpose machinery, mechanical handling, robot automation or assembly lines.
What we will ask of you: You are responsible and accountable for creating innovative, cost-effective design solutions to meet end user requirements while liaising with relevant clients and managers to ensure the design brief is followed and project milestones are met.
Responsibilities
* Assisting in the development of new machinery design concepts from the initial design stage through to finished products.
* Contribute to the development of new and existing designs, bringing passion and energy to the team.
* Practice effective project management, multitasking and meeting deadlines and budgets, applying cost-efficient design practices.
* Source components, build relationships with suppliers, and develop a reliable network for custom requirements.
* Maintain awareness of market demands and align with internal design guidelines and customer profiles.
* Produce documentation for internal and external customers with the appropriate BOM configurations.
* Liaise with electrical engineers, project managers and wider teams including manufacturing and production.
* Attend regular project design meetings and daily stand-ups.
* Comply with ISO Quality & Environmental policies and procedures and health and safety rules.
Essential Criteria
* Mechanical Engineering Degree or related.
* Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a design role, ideally in an industrial automation environment.
* Ability to create CAD drawings with good geometric dimensioning and tolerance strategy.
* Experience of SolidWorks.
* Effective communication in written and verbal business discussions.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
* Good awareness of industrial automation equipment including robotics, grippers, conveyors, vacuum products and linear actuators.
* Working knowledge of pneumatics.
* Awareness of ISO Machinery Directives & H&S Standards.
* Working knowledge of engineering materials.
Benefits
* Four-day working week (Monday - Thursday).
* Parkable facilities, laptop, paid holidays, health and wellbeing initiatives, home & tech scheme, personal development.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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