Mechanical Design Engineer

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for hands-on design solutions and ensuring compliance with technical requirements. The role involves collaboration with various teams to deliver effective designs suitable for manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or electronic design.
• Experience in managing projects or leading small teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D solid models and detail drawings.
• Ensure mechanical design complies with customer specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers for integrated solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Location:

Birmingham

Salary:

Negotiable

Hours

: Monday – Thursday 0730 – 1600 and Friday 0730 – 1230

The Role

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the hands-on design of solutions, overseeing the mechanical design of the product, and implementing de-risking and design proving techniques to ensure the design is fit for purpose, compliant with all technical and legislative requirements, and suitable for manufacture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Produce 3D solid models (e.g., SolidWorks), detail drawings, general arrangement drawings, and bills of materials to support conceptual design and manufacturing.
2. Develop design documentation such as performance calculations, FEA, test plans, and material/component selection justifications.
3. Ensure the mechanical design complies with customer specifications, including safety and legislative standards.
4. Collaborate with electrical engineers for integrated solutions.
5. Work with manufacturing, assembly, and testing teams to incorporate lessons learned and improve designs.
6. Follow the design process to ensure all necessary approvals and mitigations are in place at each stage.
7. Generate change documentation, present justifications, and understand configuration management and change processes.

Accountabilities

The Mechanical Design Engineer is accountable for delivering technical solutions that meet the design requirements specified in the technical documentation and ensuring the product is suitable for manufacturing, assembly, and testing.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or electronic design, including integrating electrical solutions into mechanical designs.
• Experience in managing projects or leading small teams.

To Apply

If you believe you are a suitable candidate and wish to work for this reputable company, please apply.

Note: British Passport Holders Only - No Dual Nationalities. Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement due to security clearance considerations.