Mechanical Design Engineer

PRS LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on innovative mechanical components. The ideal candidate has experience in rotating equipment and product lifecycle management, along with proficiency in SolidWorks. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from GBP45K to GBP55K and benefits including 25 days holiday and pension.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Pension

Company benefits

36.75 hour work week

Qualifications

• Preferably 5 years proven working experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM).
• Hands on experience with computer aided engineering (CAM).

Responsibilities

• Perform a full lifecycle product development.
• Design and provide drawings for systems and components.
• Confirm system and product capabilities by designing testing methods.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Creativity

Analytical skills

Technical writing

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Education

BSME degree

Tools

ANSYS

AutoCAD

MATLAB

LabView

Job description

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks)

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, UK

Salary: GBP45K – GBP55K depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Industry: Aerospace, Automotive & Marine (High Speed Rotating Equipment)

PRS Engineering has engaged with a key client and a leading manufacturer of full turnkey solutions and Test Equipment delivered to prestigious manufacturer's worldwide within industries such as Aerospace, Automotive/Motorsport & Marine. Due to team expansion and successfully winning new business, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer on a permanent basis in which you will be involved in exciting projects and support some of the worlds well known and A–listed manufacturers.

As Mechanical Design Engineer, i ideally you will have experience and background within rotating equipment; such as, compressors, turbines, pumps, motors, engine test equipment and/or machinery that operates through rotational motion.

Job Overview

We are looking for a creative Mechanical Engineer to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design and engineer dynamometer and related system mechanical components of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
• Design and provide drawings for systems and components that meet needs and requirements
• Confirms system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods; testing properties.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
• Supports the Production and Commissioning Departments during equipment build and installation.
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished– product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Test and evaluate theoretical designs
• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
• Evaluate final product's overall performance, reliability and safety
• Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
• Prepare product reports and documentation including but not limited to operational manuals, produce specifications, etc.
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• Preferably 5 years proven working experience in mechanical engineering
• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Hands on experience with computer aided engineering (CAM) and computer aided manufacturing (CAE)
• Experience with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools. Preferably Solid Works (e.g., AutoCAD or other)
• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (MATLAB, Excel, LabView etc)
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
• Creativity and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Strong technical writing skills
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Dynamometer engineering experienced preferred
• BSME degree

Benefits

• 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays. Bank Holidays • Pension, Company Benefits and 36.75 hour week (Mon–Thurs – 08:00am–16:30pm Fri 0800am–12:45pm).

Daniel Warby