Our client, a leader in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves designing a wide range of complex engine components, with a focus on off-highway, large engine, heavy-duty, and marine applications.
Key Responsibilities:
* The mechanical design of components through concept, definitive, and detail design phases
* Carrying out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, basic stress calculations, FMEA's, 2D layouts, 2D detailing, and tolerance stacks
* Ensuring that system and component specifications meet the required design standards
* Creating 2D drawings for manufacture or purchase
* Producing assembly drawings and bills of materials
* Managing design change requests in a timely manner
* Ensuring the fit and function of responsible parts or systems and their interaction with other systems
* Maintaining up-to-date layout drawings and creating component or system design plans
* Collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture and assembly
* Reporting progress of all assigned tasks to project management teams, chief designer, or engineering manager
* Creating technical reports and documentation required for engineering projects
* Highlighting mechanical technical risks to the chief designer or engineering manager
* Preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews
* Generating minutes from design reviews if required
* Keeping up to date with and disseminating the latest manufacturing techniques, technology trends, and developments in design tools
* Liaising with suppliers and other departments to ensure timely availability of information and addressing customer requests promptly
* Ensuring that design files and documentation are kept up to date and stored according to department procedures
Job Requirements:
* Degree (Bachelor or Masters) in mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
* Experience as a Design Engineer in the range of 4 to 10 years
* Broad mechanical design knowledge with experience in engine design, including castings, housings, air paths, cranktrain, cylinder head, cylinder block, and fuel systems
* Preferred experience in off-highway, heavy-duty diesel, industrial, medium speed, marine, or large engine areas
* Proficient with CREO and familiar with PLM, preferably PTC Windchill
* Understanding of and ability to produce high-standard technical drawings with competency in GD&T
* Ability to achieve specified deadlines and timescales while producing designs
* Confident and proactive character, with the capability to lead in challenging situations
* Excellent communication skills for dealing with employees, external clients, and suppliers
If you are a Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.
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