Mechanical Design Engineer

Gold Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy in Huddersfield is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a contract role lasting over 12 months. This position involves detail design activities, CAD modelling, and the creation of documentation required for manufacturing processes. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 5 years of relevant design experience, particularly in rotating machinery. Candidates need to have active SC Clearance and must be UK nationals due to security requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an engineering design role/environment involving rotating machinery.
• Experience designing mechanical components, assemblies and subassemblies for heavy industry.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detail design activities for manufacture.
• CAD activities including 3D and 2D modelling and documentation.
• Create deliverable documentation including manuals and maintenance instructions.

Skills

Engineering design

3D CAD (Solid Edge preferred)

Rotating machinery experience

Quality management systems knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering

Type: Contract

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Huddersfield – On–site

Role Type: Contract – 12 months+

Our client, an established engineering consultancy operating in Huddersfield, requires an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join their multi–disciplined team.

Due to the nature of our client's work and timescales involved this role would require candidates to possess active SC Clearance to start.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detail design activities to meet the requirements of design for manufacture
• Hand calculations and preliminary sizing of components, including material selection, gear rating, shaft and bearing analysis, rotor dynamics, other drive system elements including structural components, couplings, lubrication systems, relevant instrumentation and control systems
• CAD activities including conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling. Create component and complex assembly drawings. Drawing and technical documentation checking. BOM and gear data generation and engineering change control processing
• Manufacturing drawings generation with a clear understanding and application of Design for Manufacture principles
• Create deliverable documentation including Manuals, Installation and Maintenance instructions as necessary
• Concession/Non–conformance assessment and resolution – including hand calculations as required, coordination with other specialist areas such as stress analysis; work with cross–functional teams to investigate non–conformance reports, develop corrective actions, and implement solutions to prevent recurrence

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years in an engineering design role/environment involving rotating machinery
• Experience in heavy engineering industry, power transmission systems, gears and gear boxes
• Knowledge of bolted joint analysis, shock assessment in relation to geared transmission systems
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Strong core design skills with first principles methodologies
• Familiarity with structural design practices and hand calculations to support design
• Experience designing mechanical components, assemblies and subassemblies for heavy industry, power transmission systems
• Knowledge of subsystems that impact mechanical design and layout
• Proficient in 3D CAD; experience with Solid Edge preferred
• Ability to interpret and create high–quality engineering CAD models and manufacturing drawings, including GD&T

Security & Eligibility

Due to security requirements these posts are open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY.

How to Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly.

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