Mechanical Design Engineer

Situations Vacant Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Situations Vacant Ltd in Salisbury is seeking intermediate and senior Mechanical Engineers to design jig and tooling, specify gauges and validation systems, and ensure design for manufacture. Roles involve coordinating with suppliers and delivering engineering elements of the business plan.

Candidates educated to HND or degree in mechanical engineering, with knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding, robotics, lean manufacturing, and CATIA V5, MS Project and Excel, plus willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/degree level, or equivalent, in an Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods incl. Sheetmetal Fabrication, Welding, Metal Pressing, Tube Manipulation, Robotics, Automation, Validation / Vision Systems.
• Knowledge of Exhaust Systems and Automotive Standards, Lean Manufacturing and mistake proofing methods.

Responsibilities

• Jig & Tooling Design and Specification in accordance with customer & company internal needs.
• Gauge and Validation system specification.
• Ensuring all work undertaken is feasible and designed for manufacture using available methods.
• Ensuring all engineering product development tasks comply with customer requirements.
• Ensuring best practice manufacturing methods are used both within company and sub-suppliers.
• Conducting regular customer and company engineering reviews to ensure project milestone adherence.
• Liaising with suppliers of parts and tooling.
• Supporting DFM, prototype builds, volume ramp up and plant production processes.
• Delivering the Engineering element of the Business Plan
• Cost estimating of new enquiries

Skills

CATIA V5

MS Project

MS Excel

Lean Manufacturing

Jig & Fixture Design

Education

HND/degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Sheetmetal Fabrication

Welding

Job description

Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing. Intermediate and Senior Opportunities

THIS ROLE OFFERS A FULLY COMPETITIVE SALARY WITH DETAILS ON REQUEST

Our client is a Salisbury based organisation who are looking to fill the following positions based at their premises.

They are the pioneers in the design and fabrication of their products on site and are the leading producer of a full range of products directly in their chosen industry and have done so for many years relying on repeat business from many satisfied customers as well as referrals and new business.

Your Tasks / Responsibilities:

• Jig & Tooling Design and Specification in accordance with customer & company internal needs


• Gauge and Validation system specification


• Ensuring all work undertaken is feasible and designed for manufacture using available methods


• Ensuring all engineering product development tasks comply with customer requirements


• Ensuring best practice manufacturing methods are used both within company and sub-suppliers


• Conducting regular customer and company engineering reviews to ensure project milestone adherence


• Liaising with Suppliers of Parts and Tooling


• Ensuring that DFM, prototype builds, volume ramp up and plant production processes are fully supported


• Responsibility for delivering Engineering element of the Business Plan


• Cost estimating of new enquiries

Your Profile:

• Educated to HND/degree level, or equivalent, in an Mechanical Engineering discipline


• Strong motivator, achievement orientated with excellent organisational and people management skills


• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing methods inc. Sheetmetal Fabrication, Welding, Metal Pressing, Tube Manipulation, Robotics, Automation, Validation / Vision Systems.


• Knowledge of Exhaust Systems and Automotive Standards, Lean Manufacturing and mistake proofing methods


• Have a sound understanding Jig & Fixture Strategies.


• Strong Skills in CATIA V5, MS Project, MS Excel


• Prepared to travel on occasion

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