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Mechanical Design Engineer – Job Description
Surface Measurement Systems is a leader in innovative research, pioneering new instruments and techniques in a highly specialized area of scientific research. We partner with prominent companies and academic institutions to provide groundbreaking technology and unique solutions that tackle some of the most significant challenges facing the world today, from sustainable energy and illness to climate change and space exploration.
Our customers are in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, petrochemicals, and materials science. Our products are used in a variety of applications, such as drug development, food quality control, and materials testing.
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our R & D team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and optimisation of mechanical systems used in air flow and vacuum applications, with a focus on solvent vapor management, flow manifolds, gas switching assemblies, and motorised chamber mechanisms, designing thermal chambers.
* Proficiency with 3D CAD software – SolidWorks.
* Design and develop precision flow manifolds for air and gas management in solvent vapor environments.
* Designing of Gas switching manifolds and systems ensuring leak-tight performance.
* Design, specify, and integrate motorised open/close chambers, including selection of suitable actuators and motion control components.
* Design high-temperature thermal chambers, demonstrating a solid understanding of thermal control principles and the factors affecting temperature stability. Experience with water cooling systems is highly desirable.
* Develop and maintain manufactured, fabricated, and formed parts, including specification, design, procurement, assembly, and testing.
* Ensure information on the ERP system is current and relevant for all designed machined and fabricated parts.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet requirements and regulatory standards, ensuring engineering drawings comply with BS8888.
* Identify and address technical issues related to mechanical design, manufacturability, and cost throughout the development process.
* Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of prototype components and materials.
* Document designs thoroughly to support manufacturing, assembly, and service. Providing relevant input to the production of assembly instructions, service manuals and operator manuals.
* Contribute to technical reviews, ensuring that all products are making best use of the technology available to us.
* Understanding of mechanical design for EMC performance.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Strong ability to troubleshoot complex systems and develop innovative solutions to technical problems, including assembling and testing prototype designs.
* Experience with Product Data Management / Product Lifecycle Management Systems.
Preferred Skills:
* A good understanding of additive manufacturing and how to make the most of 3D printing capability and capacity.
* Experience in supplier selection and liaison with procurement departments.
* Familiarity with ISO9001:2008 and/or ISO13485 quality management systems
* Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and BOM data accuracy
* Understanding of ISO 7010 requirements for safety signage
* Understanding of BS8888.
Qualifications & Education Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within scientific instrumentation, laboratory equipment, or process systems.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Research Services
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