Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Bolton
Salary: Negotiable Depending on Experience
Overview
We are currently supporting our client with a Mechanical Design Engineer role, this is an exciting role to carry out all aspects of mechanical design via production of 3D Models, General Arrangement drawings, and Design for Manufacture output (including Assembly drawings, Fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, and As:built drawings) in accordance with company procedure and/ or customer specification.
The role is responsible for generating compliant and accurate design output into purchasing, production, and operations.
Responsibilities And Duties
* Produce designs that comply with product assurance limitations, and that fully consider all stages of the product lifecycle (including material limitations, manufacturability, installability, operability etc).
* Elimination of H and S risks from designs in accordance with CDM regulations.
* Produce Designers Risk Assessments for designs as required by project or product, clearly identifying mitigation measures incorporated.
* Prepare 3D models in Autodesk Inventor to meet project demand, as necessary.
* Produce 2D drawings from 3D models for customer review/ approval, and internal/ external manufacturing process, in accordance with the Engineering Handbook, and BS 8888.
* Responsible for ensuring self:prepared drawings/ models/ documents are correct and concise prior to release into SQEP Design checker(s).
* Work closely with analysis engineers to ensure designs/ models/ drawings developed accurately reflect the theoretical analysis, advising on design issues, and logging changes in accordance with company procedure.
* Understand the build sequence in design of all output, prior to release into production engineering.
* Attend Design and/ or Manufacturability reviews, driving the 3D model where appropriate, and communicating design intent to the wider project team.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase departmental design capabilities and improve efficiency.
* Contribute to R and D activities as required. Discuss innovative design solutions for bespoke works with peers and superiors.
* Confirm appropriate door template with Engineering Supervisor or Senior Engineer(s) prior to commencing work, where appropriate.
* Maximise change capture within the department, ensuring all change is captured on projects.
* Provide support to the wider project team, liaising with customers as required.
* Complete adherence to companies ISO 9001 procedures for engineering department.
* Responsible for achieving schedule adherence for all actions assigned to individual/ role.
* Ensure personal objectives are completed in a timely manner, and contribute to overall departmental/ business objectives year:on:year.
* Submission of timesheets, sickness/ absence/ holiday requests, and 1:2:1 preparation, in accordance with company procedure.
* Maintain alignment with company values and vision.
* Any other ad hoc duties as may be required, and as commensurate with the grade of post.
Essential
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
* Either a Minimum HND in Engineering, plus 5 years experience of industrial sheet/ steel fabrications Or a Minimum Bachelors degree (BEng Hons) in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering) plus 3 years experience of industrial sheet/ steel fabrications.
* Ability to use Autodesk 3D Inventor, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Vault unaided
* Understanding of steel manufacturing techniques and limitations (incl. press brake).
* Understanding of load paths, failure modes, and operating limits of steel structures/ components.
* A focus on quality adherence and timely output.
* Evidence a working knowledge of BS 8888 for engineering drawings.
* Ability to compile coherent Designers Risk Assessments.
* Flexibility to work overtime to achieve project plan as required.
* Strong communicator with internal and e
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