Mechanical Design Engineer

Morson Edge; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of systems aligning with business strategies. This role demands a degree-level qualification and experience in multi-disciplinary design. Key responsibilities include designing equipment to meet specifications, leading engineering work, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Candidates should have excellent CAD skills, problem-solving abilities, and the potential to achieve SC security clearance.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in a multi-disciplined design environment.
• Ability to gain SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering work packages and develop systems from concept to customer acceptance.
• Design equipment to meet technical specifications.
• Assure Mechanical Design standards and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Mechanical Design standards

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

3 4 days per week on site

6 month contract

Job Role

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for developing new and existing technology in–line with the wider business strategy and roadmaps. Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering engineering work packages involving engineers across a number of disciplines from within the business in order to develop systems from initial concept through to customer acceptance in accordance with the company Engineering Process Lifecycle.
• Designing equipment to meet stringent technical specifications and in accordance with work package agreement budgets and timescales.
• Assurance of Mechanical Design standards
• Developing innovative solutions at the cutting edge of the available technology.
• Work package generation to deliver the programme of work
• Working with System Design Authorities and Engineering Managers to ensure technical delivery of projects.
• Generating technical procurement specifications and working with suppliers.
• Support to multi disciplined development teams to deliver work packages to time, cost and quality.
• Monitor the progress against work packages and identify project risks
• Managing the system development in accordance with the company Engineering Process Lifecycle
• Ensuring test and acceptance requirements are agreed.
• Provide design specifications and supporting documentation at an appropriate level for the project
• Support and deliver the engineering change process for multiple work packages and projects

Key Attributes

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent and worked in a multi disciplined design environment for a significant period.
• In depth knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) modelling techniques (Solid Edge preferred)
• Good knowledge of appropriate drawing and defence standards.
• Designing and implementing cost–effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability and efficiency.
• Developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs.
• Discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub–contractors, suppliers and customers.
• An excellent appreciation for mechanical, electrical, electronic and software design principals.
• Knowledge and understanding of system engineering principles
• Able to interpret user and system requirements, generating system concepts, designs and test approaches
• Have a drive and ability for continuous product and personal improvement
• Self–motivating and able to work unsupervised
• Ability to gain SC security clearance (essential). Current SC clearance (preferred)