Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer? Our client are an award winning manufacturing company based in Southend on Sea, Essex. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely successful company who have been established over 50 years!
Our client are a highly reputable, long standing manufacturing company, based in Southend on Sea, Essex. They are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to assist with the team in gaining a working understanding on engineering principles empowering the team with greater knowledge and understanding.
Responsibilities
* Designing for various manufacturing processes including machining, extrusions, injection moulding, sheet metal work, 3D printing, stamping etc.
* Hands on prototyping, testing, and refining making use of available rapid prototype technologies.
* Ongoing revision of existing designs, cost engineering and improving manufacturability.
* Mechanical concept design for HiFi and non HiFi products.
* Using SolidWorks including 3D modelling, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawing creation with tolerancing.
* Component sourcing and purchasing working closely with the Design, Supplier and Parts co‑ordinators with new and existing suppliers to achieve desired parts whilst maintaining good working relationships.
* Sharing of knowledge towards junior team members progression development and understanding of mechanical design.
* Where necessary supplier/sub‑contractor visits to communicate designs and prove manufacturability.
* Research and development of new and existing technologies for manufacturing key components required for all products.
* Planning and time management and working on several projects at the same time.
* Design of machinery, jigs, and fixtures directly or indirectly through the production process engineer or combination of current employees.
* Responsible for contributing to the company's technical drawing abilities, including the transition of all outstanding historic drawings with tolerancing into CAD format and PDM filing/library.
* Keeping SolidWorks/PDM filing system updated and current with the design team.
* Help with planning for timeline and setting realistic goals for the mechanical design element of projects.
* Responsible for clear communication and updates with design co‑ordinator regarding all ongoing project progress and timelines including planning of timelines and meeting agreements made.
Requirements
* Natural understanding of mechanical design.
* Strong sketching and communication skills.
* Understanding of engineering principles.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Ability to solve mechanical design problems and introduce solutions.
* Computer literate.
* Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D design packages.
* Be able to work from own initiative.
Standard Hours – 8.30AM to 5.00PM, Daily 37.5hrs per week.
Salary up to £40,000 per annum. An annual profit related discretionary bonus. Free lunch daily.
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