Mechanical Design Engineer

FAST Technologies Ltd; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced manufacturing company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop innovative solutions for mechanical design projects. Candidates should possess a Mechanical Engineering Degree and 2-3 years of experience in a design role. Proficiency in CAD and SolidWorks is essential. The role offers a four-day working week and various benefits including personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking

Laptop

Paid holidays

4-day week

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Home & tech scheme

Personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a design role ideally in an industrial automation environment.
• Ability to create CAD drawings with good geometric dimensioning and tolerance strategy.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative solutions for mechanical design projects.
• Create innovative, cost-effective design solutions meeting user requirements.
• Liaise with engineers, project managers, and teams including manufacturing.

Skills

CAD drawing creation

SolidWorks

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree or related

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Mechanical Design Engineer

Reporting to: Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Working with: Automation/Production Team

Responsible for: Mechanical Design Projects

About FAST
FAST is an advanced manufacturing company, specialising in bespoke machine build, automation, robotics, and software solutions for companies globally.

With 25 years experience in industrial automation, FAST provides best in class automation solutions with a proven track record in the application of automation across all sectors and industries. We develop bespoke technical solutions for a global client base, focusing on state-of-the-art automation technologies that are developed and can be deployed into manufacturing facilities with immediate effect.

We partner with industry leaders across the world and can provide a comprehensive portfolio comprising individual robots and robotic cells for automated production steps, all the way to large-scale customised systems.

We help our customers automate so they can focus on their core business.

Job Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Design engineer, you will be responsible for developing creative solutions to the challenges associated with the design and development of special purpose machinery, mechanical handling, robot automation or assembly lines.

You are responsible and accountable for creating innovative, cost-effective design solutions to meet end user requirements whilst liaising with the relevant clients and managers to ensure the design brief is followed as closely as possible and that project milestones are met.

Requirements

• Assisting in the development of new machinery design concepts from the initial design stage through to finished products.
• Experience of contributing overall to the development of new and existing designs, exuding passion, energy, and drive, and encouraging and enthusing in your position as a member of the team.
• Practice effective project management, multitasking and adhering to deadlines and budgets, and always applying the best quality for the lowest price principle to your work.
• Source components as necessary, building relationships with suppliers and developing a reliable and trusted network who can supply for custom requirements.
• Good commercial awareness of the markets and industries, to ensure that we are keeping abreast of market demands and opportunities and working to align to our internal design guidelines and customer profiles.
• Produce documentation for internal and external customers with all the appropriate BOM configurations needed.
• Liaise with electrical engineers, project manager and wider teams, including manufacturing and production.
• Willing to carrying out inevitable ad hoc tasks to assist your manager or team, and those outside of your team as appropriate.
• Attend regular project design meetings and daily stand ups.
• Comply with all ISO Quality & Environmental policies and procedures and all health and safety rules.

Essential Criteria

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or related.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a design role ideally in an industrial automation environment.
• Ability to create CAD drawings with good geometric dimensioning and tolerance strategy.
• Experience of SolidWorks.
• Effectively communicates in both written and verbal business development discussions.
• Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Good awareness of industrial automation equipment including robotics, grippers, conveyor systems, vacuum products and linear actuators.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics.
• Awareness of ISO Machinery Directives & H&S Standards.
• Working knowledge of engineering materials.

We offer a four day working week Monday - Thursday.

What will we do for you?

In return we offer you the opportunity to work in a progressive innovative organisation, with ongoing rapid business growth, with opportunities for development. Our client base includes some of the worlds most successful technology-based companies and world leaders in manufacturing. You will have autonomy to manage your own workload, with a friendly and supportive team to work with.

Benefits

• Free park
• Laptop
• Paid Holidays
• 4-day week
• Health & Well being Initiatives
• Home & Tech Scheme
• Personal Development