Mechanical Design Engineer

Ambitek Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive design processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role entails producing detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Inventor, focusing on health and safety in design. Ideal candidates will have strong BIM experience and a commitment to innovative solutions. Office-based hours are Monday to Thursday, 07:00 to 17:00.

Qualifications

• Experience in BIM and 3D modeling is required.
• Ability to produce designs complying with product assurance limitations.
• Clear understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce 3D models and designs in accordance with specifications.
• Generate compliant design outputs into purchasing and production.
• Attend design reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

BIM

3D Modeling

Design for Manufacture

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

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).

Produce designs that comply with product assurance limitations, and that fully consider all stages of the product lifecycle (including material limitations, manufacturability, instability, operability etc).

• Elimination of H&S risks from designs in accordance with CDM regulations.

• Produce Designer s Risk Assessment s for designs as required by project or product, clearly identifying mitigation measures incorporated.

• Prepare 3D models in Autodesk Inventor to meet project demand, as necessary.

• Produce 2D drawings from 3D models for customer review/ approval, and internal/ external manufacturing process, in accordance with the Engineering Handbook, and BS 8888.

• Responsible for ensuring self–prepared drawings/ models/ documents are correct and concise prior to release into SQEP Design checker(s).

• 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.

• Understand the build sequence in design of all output, prior to release into production engineering.

• Attend Design and/ or Manufacturability reviews, driving the 3D model where appropriate, and communicating design intent to the wider project team.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase departmental design capabilities and improve efficiency.

• Contribute to R&D activities as required. Discuss innovative design solutions for bespoke works with peers and superiors.

• Confirm appropriate door template with Engineering Supervisor or Senior Engineer(s) prior to commencing work, where appropriate.

• Maximise change capture within the department, ensuring all change is captured on projects.

• 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.