Join a leading manufacturer of state of the art ultrasonic testing (UT) equipment for corrosion inspection and subsea IRM.
* Full product development lifecycle exposure.
* A friendly and welcoming environment.
* Work in a new facility with modern equipment.
About Cygnus Instruments
Cygnus Instruments manufactures state of the art, ruggedised, ultrasonic measuring equipment used in global industrial and subsea applications. Cygnus adopts a niche product strategy and resilient business model, with reliable, high-quality products central to this and its brand.
Cygnus Instruments is proud of a culture that emphasises learning, teamwork and actively promotes a ‘no blame’ approach to problem solving.
*Adlib recruitment, partner exclusively with Cygnus Instruments for their search for talent.
What you'll be doing
This role is key in delivering Cygnus’s objectives on a global scale and provides the company the all-important Engineering support and product development. In line with our values, the Mechanical Design Engineer will become a key link between production and engineering supporting existing products, as well as playing a key part in influencing new product development & product improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Product Development & Improvement Support.
* Provide Engineering support to design and development of ultrasonic measuring instruments.
* Evaluate designs, physical testing, environmental testing.
* Evaluate development & product concepts (DFMEA/FMEA).
* Work with design subcontractors (CEM, Mechanical Design).
* Undertake ISIR/FAIR on new parts (design dept.).
* Coordinate new product testing and qualification.
* Create 3D models & 2D CAD drawings using SolidWorks.
* Assist in qualification of new designs.
* Carryout prototyping for new product development.
Production Support
* Engineering support to Production/Operations.
* Maintain existing products (update drawings, solve issues, replace obsolete parts).
* Support QA on existing and new products (update drawings, solve issues, replace obsolete parts).
* Work with suppliers (manufacturers)
* Updating ERP system (creating parts).
* Create & maintain Work Instructions for Production.
What experience you'll need:
* Relevant Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree (or equivalent experience).
* Good commercial experience in 2D & 3D CAD Design (preferably SolidWorks).
* Able to forge relationships with teams including operations, engineering and servicing.
* Materials knowledge.
* Understanding of IQC & OQC.
* 2D & 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks).
* Engineering Verification Test (EVT).
* Experience of injection moulding would be useful.
* Experience of pressure rated enclosures would be useful.
* Hands on attitude.
What you'll get in return for your talents:
Working within a friendly and welcoming facility, you will be able to use your full range of mechanical design skills across the entire life cycle, on both new and existing products. You will also have full support of an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager, in a new and modern site located in Dorchester.
You will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience, and benefits including - Group Life Insurance, Group Income Protection Insurance, Private Medical insurance, 3.5% Pension Contribution and Enhanced annual leave with length of service.
What's next?
Send your CV via this advert to our recruitment partner, Roy Bennett at ADLIB Recruitment. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th June.
Please note, this role is exclusive to ADLIB and any speculative CVs from other recruiters will be forwarded to us.