Mechanical Design Engineer

Spectrum Control Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milton Keynes seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Engineering Design Team. The successful candidate will design and develop products for aerospace and defense, ensuring first-time manufacturing success. Responsibilities include producing necessary documentation and working collaboratively with team members on innovative engineering solutions while offering flexible working practices and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/defense packaging of electronics is critical.
• Further education or membership in a Mechanical Institute is advantageous.
• Competence in designing and drafting using CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products for electronic systems.
• Produce 3D models for stress, thermal, and pressure analysis.
• Create and maintain product drawing packs.

Skills

Electro-mechanical packaging experience

Thermal modelling/analysis/simulation

3D and 2D CAD tools

Stress and vibration analysis tools

Education

Technical or science degree

Further education in mechanical engineering

Tools

CREO

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Apply locations Milton Keynes, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR100996

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Design Team based in Milton Keynes. In this role you will design and develop new products for electronic systems used throughout the Aerospace and Defence sectors.

You will support, complete and create full product drawing packs to the highest of standards, get hands on and assist with the build of prototype units with the opportunity to see the product from conception through to full product launch and maintain it through its lifespan.

Main responsibilities

• Deliver innovative, optimised engineering solutions against requirements within budget and timescales.
• Work in accordance with the mechanical and company design lifecycles.
• Develop strong relationships working with other design team members, production engineering and the test team to ensure that designs can be manufactured in a timely manner with a ‘right first time’ approach.
• Produce 3D models which will be used for stress, thermal and pressure analysis.
• Produce 2D detail drawings through CREO to a company high standard for manufacturing & inspection, predominantly sheet metal and machined components, but not limited to.
• Create and maintain product drawing packs and product design documentation.
• Produce assembly drawings and compile BoMs on the company’s ERP system.
• Provide design for cost solutions for product development that meet with the technical requirements and Company processes for manufacture.
• Actively support and implement Drawing Office Procedures, maintain company Document Release and Engineering Change Request procedures.

Education/qualifications

• Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with demonstrable aerospace/defence related experience in the packaging of electronics
• Further education/courses associated with mechanical engineering and membership of a recognised Mechanical Institute is an advantage

Knowledge/experience

• Electro-mechanical packaging experience
• Understanding of thermal modelling/ analysis / simulation experience
• High level of competence in designing and drafting using 3D and 2D CAD tools, preferably CREO.
• Use of analysis tool for stress and vibration
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and their associated cost drivers.
• Clear understanding of fabrication, sheet metal, machined components, and manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Competencies

• Good attention to detail, analytical and a problem solver
• Able to work on own initiative
• Able to work as a team as well as independently
• Ability to manage conflict
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop

Other requirements

• Some travel may be required
• SC clearance or ability to obtain

What we can offer you

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer hybrid working, flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Continuous development and career progression opportunities
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact [e-mail].