Overview
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Tooling. We are ideally seeking someone based near our office in Wickford (Essex); UK-based remote workers who are willing to travel to the office occasionally will be considered.
Are you looking for a new Industrial Tooling Design Engineering role where you can lead projects and a small team of engineers in developing tooling for prestigious automotive manufacturing customers? You will design and develop industrial tooling, jigs and fixtures used in car manufacturing and automation projects, ensuring they meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards. You should be experienced in SolidWorks, and basic FEA (structural and functional analysis), with some experience designing bespoke industrial tooling ideally for the automotive sector such as Body-to-chassis marriage systems, BIW assembly fixtures, clamps, jigs, and robot gripper design. This role could suit a senior level design engineer looking to take on more responsibility for leading a small team and project work.
You might have experience in designing industrial tooling from similar industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Automation or medical devices.
Responsibilities
* Tooling Design: Collaborate and innovate to create detailed tooling designs, including fixtures, jigs, clamps, and other specialised equipment required for manufacturing processes.
* Lead: Lead a small team of engineers throughout the design process.
* CAD Modelling: Use CAD software to create 2D and 3D models of tooling and mechanical components; ensure designs are accurate and meet specifications.
* Analysis and Testing: Perform structural and functional analyses to assess tooling integrity and performance; conduct tests and simulations to identify issues and make adjustments.
* Material Selection: Assist in selecting appropriate materials for tooling components, considering strength, durability, and cost.
* Cost Estimation: Participate in cost estimation for tooling projects to keep them within budget.
* Continuous Improvement: Contribute to ongoing improvement of mechanical designs to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
Qualifications / What Sets You Apart
* Experience in mechanical, industrial tooling design, ideally with automotive industry exposure; other sectors considered.
* Strong proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
* Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and simulation tools.
* Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent via experience in Mechanical Engineering.
* Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and machining techniques.
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Good communication and teamwork skills.
* Understanding of safety and quality standards in manufacturing.
* Ability to obtain and maintain BPSS clearance.
What We Offer
* Competitive package with paid overtime over 40 hours per week.
* Pension scheme with contribution matched up to 8%, private medical insurance and life assurance, plus flexible benefits including dental insurance, gym flex and shopping discounts.
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