Mechanical Design Engineer

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop Inpro/Seal products using SolidWorks; generate 3D models and 2D drawings, applying tolerance analysis to meet specifications.

You will collaborate across sales, distributors and manufacturing, perform DFMs, and contribute to design standards for improved efficiency and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred) or equivalent.
• Experience in an engineered product environment covering machining and 3D CAD product design (SolidWorks preferred).
• Ideally experience designing rotating equipment or components such as turbines, pumps, compressors, generators, motors or gearboxes.
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and Design Practices.
• Demonstrated ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to existing processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with the impact of the manufacturing process on form, fit and function.

Responsibilities

• Design bearing isolators, mechanical seals and other Inpro-Seal products to fulfil customer requirements for on-time delivery.
• Analyse information received from customers and utilise CAD software (SolidWorks) to create 3D designs.
• Create and complete 2D drawings for quoting purposes and for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with customers, distributors and manufacturing personnel to clarify design requirements and create solutions through the design process.
• Review layout drawings, sketches and design data of parts to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, supporting manufacturing personnel with design intent.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to outline the sequence of operations required to machine parts efficiently.
• Maintain the ability to collaborate, multitask and prioritise project timelines.
• Read, analyse and interpret technical procedures; write business correspondence and present information to operators, managers and clients.

Skills

3D CAD design

Engineering principles

DFM/continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Tolerance analysis

Education

HNC or above in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Working as a Mechanical Design Engineer for Dover Precision Components, you will be responsible for the design of our Inpro/Seal product line, through the use of CAD (SolidWorks). You will be responsible for 3D models and 2D drawings and tolerancing according to design standards, working with the sales team, distributors and customers to understand and interpret design requirements and create designs that meet those requirements.

You will also perform checking duties related to assembly and component drawings, part structures (BOM’s) and item specific information for accuracy of design intent and application specification information. Participating in and contributing to process improvement and design for manufacturability (DFM) activities as well as in the development and implementation of company-wide design standards and practices that reflect industry best practices and improved efficiency.

What You Will Bring

• Qualifications: HNC of above in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred) or equivalent
• Work experience in an engineered product environment covering machining and 3D CAD product design (SolidWorks preferred)
• Ideally with experience of designing rotating equipment or components thereof, such as turbines, pumps, compressors, generators, motors or gearboxes
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and Design Practices
• Demonstrated ability to apply continuous improvement techniques to existing processes and procedures
• Familiarity with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control form, fit and function

What You Will Do

• Design bearing isolators, mechanical seals and other Inpro-Seal products to fulfil customer requirements for on-time delivery
• Analyse information received from customers and utilize CAD software (SolidWorks) to create 3D designs
• Create and complete 2D drawings for quoting purposes and for manufacturing
• Collaborate with customers, distributors and manufacturing personnel to clarify design requirements and create solutions through the design process
• Review layout drawings, sketches and design data of parts to determine dimension and configuration of cuts, supporting manufacturing personnel with design intent
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to outline the sequence of operations required to machine parts efficiently
• Maintain the ability to collaborate, multitask and prioritise project timelines.
• Read, analyse and interpret technical procedures
• Write business correspondence, effectively present information and respond to questions from operators, managers and clients

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.