Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
East Midlands: commutable from Derby, Leicester and Nottingham
cGBP45k neg dep exp + benefits
Our client can demonstrate almost half a century of expertise in the design, development and manufacture of bespoke automation and robotic systems for a diverse range of industry sectors and are regarded by many in the industry as one of the leading automation system solution providers in the whole of the UK. As a result of continued success and a planned programme of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced Lead / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to complement their established and successful team and deliver innovative special purpose automation machinery projects.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the design, detailing and successful delivery of multiple projects, communicating effectively with customers, suppliers and team members as required and working as part of a team dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget.
* Perform mechanical design and detailing functions for multiple projects allocated to you using 3D CAD within the time allocated in the project plan; arrange Design Reviews during the design process to ensure they are well executed, meet overall requirements, are designed for assembly, robust and reliable operation, and meet or better budgetary constraints while minimising any development issues that may arise.
* Obtain a Design Pass Off by the customer on time and to project plan, ensure that BOMs are produced on time and within budget; negotiate with external suppliers to obtain the most cost‑efficient materials in line with project budgets and timing plans.
* Assist the electrical design process by communicating clearly and effectively through the duration of the project and especially through the mechanical design phase; compile a build folder and communicate build details to the machine‑tool fitters to ensure an efficient build process.
* Provide direction and support to fitters, electricians and other engineers within the team as required, undertake visits to customer sites to fully understand the customer requirements, obtain measurements for all dimensions, drawings, site layouts and other considerations, and document and communicate all such requirements to the customer and internal staff respectively.
* Assess and improve design concepts at the sales quotation stage to reduce risks, costs and lead times; identify key risks and assist in compiling plans for trials to reduce them.
* Obtain all parts, samples and drawings necessary in advance to ensure they can be checked and used through the design phase and check the design work produced by other designers to ensure accuracy of design work.
* Conduct project reviews with customers on a periodic basis and report on the status of each project while constructing and maintaining a comprehensive Technical Construction File (TCF) which includes manuals, risk assessments, mechanical parts list and drawings.
* Carry out machine risk assessments during the design phase to ensure Machinery Directive requirements are met and lead projects during the development and installation phases of the project with proactive and timely delivery of problem fixes while ensuring that all H&S and safety rules, guidelines and policies are understood and adhered.
Key Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Advertising Services
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