Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineers to work with a small team contributing to project specific design / product configuration work following a welcome influx of customer contracts. This includes assembly & detail component design, generation of BOM's and design substantiation (eg calculations etc) and working with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements & timescales.

• Undertakes design of assemblies, sub-assemblies and components using Solidworks 3D CAD systems.
• Ensures designs are robust by using techniques such as FMEA / design review / DFM & DFS
• Drive repeatability and standardisation into custom stores projects by utilising equipment and sub-systems that are already developed and proven.
• Translates requirements for sub-systems into design solutions (based specifications from customer / lead engineer or line manager.
• Works with the design team to identify, analyse and resolve project difficulties before they arise.
• Cooperates closely with other functions in the Hardware design team including Electrical Design, Refrigeration, Systems Engineering.
• Applies a 'standard operations' approach to the design process (eg calculation templates) and works with team lead to reinforce & further develop company practices.
• Expected to keep up to date on technical advances in the discipline and related fields.

• You will be knowledgeable in the use of 3D CAD Modelling (Solidworks preferred), PLM system (Agile preferred) and use of this technology to improve design quality & efficiency.
• You will have direct experience of documenting design and providing calculations.
• Experience of design for CE technical construction files would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of lean, continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Proficient in IT;
  Outlook, Project, Excel, Word.

• Graduate or HNC (engineering, manufacturing, or similar) with a wealth of experience in mechanical system design.
• Familiar with automation design eg motors, gearboxes, bearings, positional accuracy.
• Can detail design components, add dimensions and tolerances, tolerance stack calculations.
• Can design assemblies including generation of assembly drawings and BOM's.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Can communicate clearly with colleagues regarding design intent, assessment of various design options & problem resolution.
• Can work with Operations and Test team during build and testing phases.
• Understands manufacturing methods and designs accordingly.
• Has worked with PLM systems and understands routing & approval of design documents (drawings, CAD models, calculations etc).
• Direct experience of generating design calculations.
• Can document designs.
• Must be able to use Solid Works 3D CAD system.
• Can use Agile PLM system preferred.
• Must be able to use MS Office tools