Mechanical Design Engineer

Morson Talent; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves producing design solutions for various projects, including nuclear plants. Candidates should be proficient in 3D CAD modeling and comply with health and safety regulations. Strong working relationships with project engineers and other departments are essential, along with the ability to meet deadlines and project requirements effectively.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and creating manufacturing drawings.
• Ability to produce robust design solutions from specifications.
• Experience in verifying design calculations and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Produce compliant design solutions from client specifications.
• Work with various departments to meet project requirements.
• Verify design calculations and check solutions for correctness.

Skills

3D CAD Modelling

2D Manufacturing Drawings

Design Calculations

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer

Product Category Engineering

Location: Barrow

Contract – 6 Months – Outside IR35

Reporting to Engineering Manager

Working relationships: Project Engineers, Quality, Production, Customers and Suppliers

The Job

To support the engineering team working on a variety of design projects including nuclear plant and associated equipment. Ensuring that all tasks are carried out in accordance with health and safety regulations and to meet our customers and regulatory requirements.

Essential

Key Responsibilities

• To produce robust and compliant design solutions from clients or project specifications and national standards.
• Be proficient in creating 3D CAD Models (Inventor or SolidWorks) and 2D manufacturing drawings (AutoCAD).
• To continuously search for, and capture knowledge relating to design activity and apply LFE to new designs.
• To work with other departments such as projects, production, manufacturing, and the supply chain.
• To produce and verify design calculations.
• To work with the Lead Engineers to check and approve designs to ensure the most appropriate and cost–effective solutions are selected to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Assist and being responsible to meet the project requirements and deadlines in line with the budget and quality targets.
• To check own and other design and technical solutions for completeness and correctness.
• To carry out any other relevant task as requested.

Scope

• Occasional travel to other company locations and customer site locations within the UK may be required.
• Participate in meetings and influence decisions where appropriate.
• To build knowledge and experience of products across the product life cycle.

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Trust
• Continuous Learning
• Safety Awareness
• High Work Standards
• Authenticity – Communication
• Continuous Improvement