Mechanical Design Engineer

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Design Engineer to join a leading global business in the Blackburn area

The role will involve design and development of components used in a range of sectors including Nuclear, Offshore, Oil and Gas and Subsea applications.

This is a full time permanent opportunity with an industry leader in their field.

Candidates will be qualified to a minimum HND if not degree level in a relevant Mechanical engineering discipline with a demonstrable background in design and development of mechanical products. Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault is a must.

Hours 4 day working week

• Using 3D CAD software (Autodesk Inventor) to design and develop new products from concept to completion
• Updating existing products to improve quality or to take advantage of modern manufacturing methods
• Liaise with customers to discuss new enquiries
• Represent the company during customer visits or at trade shows
• Ensure designs are validated using engineering calculations and FEA
• Produce manufacturing drawings of components and assemblies
• Peer checking of work done by colleagues
• Produce supporting documentation including assembly and test procedures, operating manuals, CE and UKCA marking etc. Ensure that all documentation and data conforms to the company s ISO
  9001 quality system
• Work closely with the in–house CNC machining team to ensure that components are designed for manufacture
• Offer technical support to colleagues and customers
• Build and test in–house prototypes

• Mechanical Engineering qualification to HND/Degree level or equivalent experience in a related engineering design field.
• Strong demonstrable background within a mechanical design role.
• Excellent knowledge of Design and Manufacturing Techniques.
• Experienced using Autodesk Inventor for 3D Cad Modelling
• Experience dealing with and presenting to customers is advantageous