The Company
This is a great opportunity within a leading company’s centre of excellence, which is privately owned and with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% being exported.
They currently have a number of patents, world firsts and are committed to continuous product development on a concurrent engineering basis.
You will be joining a sizeable, well-established group who will welcome you into their team.
Please Note: Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK permanently.
Mechanical Development Engineer Package and Benefits
* £37,000 - £45,000
* Hybrid working – two days per week from home following successful probation
* 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexible hours)
* 24 days holiday, rising to 26 with service, plus bank holidays
* Company performance bonus, Free life Assurance, Joint contributory pension scheme, Private medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
Commutable From:Northampton, Milton Keynes, Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Banbury, Market Harborough, St Neots
Mechanical Development Engineer Candidate Requirements
* Mechanical Engineering Degree or similar would be ideal. HNC /HND will be considered, along with the right experience.
* 3D design proficiency. SolidWorks is preferred, but other 3D experience will be considered.
* Strong product development experience.
* Design for Manufacture.
* Problem-solving abilities are essential.
* Drafting experience.
* A level of calculations experience.
* Some GD&T and simulation experience would be useful but is not essential.
Mechanical Development Engineer Key Responsibilities
* The Mechanical Development Engineer will lead development projects from initial concept through to full product realisation / implementation.
* Assess and implement design change requests related to the full range of products.
* Preparation, maintenance and revision control of 3D CAD models, drawings and BOM’s using SolidWorks CAD and PLM software.
* Provide assistance to other departments and suppliers to help solve technical problems during manufacture and assembly.
* Oversee validation testing required during the design change process and summarise results in a technical report. Wide ranging support to the R&D department in the research, testing and development of products.
* Work closely with and support other departments (Production, Production Engineering, Purchasing, Quality) and suppliers to improve existing designs with respect to manufacturability and assembly.
* Conduct calculations to validate the structural integrity of components and assemblies using a formula based approached for simple calculations.
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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