We are the the world leader in ATEX hazard protection engineering, due to the success of the business, we are now looking for an Electro Mech Design Engineer for an initial 3 month period to design components and assemblies to be incorporated in systems, such as engine packages and material handling machines - fork lift trucks.
The role is primarily mechanical with some electro-mechanical content, knowledge of detailed electrical design such as wiring diagrams is required.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Create and modify 3D models and 2D drawings as required using Autodesk
* Interpret customer requirements to determine the best and cost-effective design strategy.
* Interpret legal requirements via standards and internal design guides to apply them during design to achieve designs compliant to current legislation. This may involve working with compliance engineers.
* Work with applications engineers to ensure that components and assemblies work in a higher architecture.
* Interact with all other departments to ensure projects run smoothly. This includes, hands-on problem resolving and project managing.
* Follow, maintain and create written design procedures to optimize consistency and quality of designs.
* Produce technical and justification reports and presentations.
* Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives on product design and design process improvement to minimise cost and maximise quality.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS.
* BTEC, HND, or Degree in Engineering.
* Previous experience with Autodesk Inventor or Solid works
* Proven experience in a similar Product Design job role involving mechanical assemblies, complex fabrications, motors, shafts/bearings arrangements, rotating seals preferably within machinery industry.
* Working knowledge of GD&T
* Ability to interpret standards and regulations to meet minimum legal requirements.
* Knowledge of manufacturing techniques, minimally machining and fabrication.
* Knowledge of Hazardous Area principles (previous experience in designing components for hazardous area industry would be highly beneficial)
* Good communication skills both verbal and written
* Attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
* Ability to work with a hands-on approach at times.
* Competent user of Microsoft office.
Due to the involved nature of the work, this will be on site at our Shoreham-by-Sea offices.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday and Fridays.
Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £45,000.00-£52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person