Mechanical Design Engineer

The purpose of the Mechanical Design Engineer role is to carry out all aspects of mechanical design via production of 3D Models, General Arrangement drawings, and Design for Manufacture output (including Assembly drawings, Fabrication drawings, Bill of Materials, and As-built drawings) in accordance with company procedure and/or customer specification. The role is responsible for generating compliant & accurate design output into purchasing, production, and operations.

A key requirement is experience in BIM (Building Information Modelling).

Responsibilities include:

1. Produce designs that comply with product assurance limitations, fully considering all stages of the product lifecycle (including material limitations, manufacturability, instability, operability, etc.).
2. Eliminate H&S risks from designs in accordance with CDM regulations.
3. Produce Designer's Risk Assessments for designs as required by project or product, clearly identifying mitigation measures incorporated.
4. Prepare 3D models in Autodesk Inventor to meet project demand, as necessary.
5. Produce 2D drawings from 3D models for customer review/approval and internal/external manufacturing processes, in accordance with the Engineering Handbook and BS 8888.
6. Ensure self-prepared drawings/models/documents are correct and concise prior to release into SQEP Design checker(s).
7. Work closely with analysis engineers to ensure designs/models/drawings developed accurately reflect the theoretical analysis, advising on design issues, and logging changes in accordance with company procedure.
8. Understand the build sequence in design of all output prior to release into production engineering.
9. Attend Design and/or Manufacturability reviews, driving the 3D model where appropriate, and communicating design intent to the wider project team.
10. Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase departmental design capabilities and improve efficiency.
11. Contribute to R&D activities as required. Discuss innovative design solutions for bespoke works with peers and superiors.
12. Confirm appropriate door template with Engineering Supervisor or Senior Engineer(s) prior to commencing work, where appropriate.
13. Maximise change capture within the department, ensuring all change is captured on projects.
14. Provide support to the wider project team, liaising with customers as required.

Hours of Work:
Office based.
Monday to Thursday:
07.00 - 17.00.

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.