Mechanical Design Engineer

Sycamore Process Engineering Ltd; Yeovil, Sparkford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to evaluate design requirements and mentor CAD engineers. This role involves creating detailed design packs, generating engineering drawings, and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success. You will also conduct design risk assessments and participate in design reviews, all while fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in engineering discipline required, HND/HNC minimum.
• Proficient in CAD with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create structured design packs and generate solid models.
• Mentor CAD Engineers and assist with technical challenges.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Planning and Organizational Skills

Innovative Thinking

Self-Motivation

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Autodesk Inventor

MS Office Suite

Job description

Reports to

Technical Director

Role Purpose

To evaluate and understand project and product design requirements and provide effective mentoring of all CAD Engineers. Seek to analyse existing designs with a view to increase efficiency or improve performance. Develop the drawing facilities within the Company.

Accountabilities

• Create structured design packs consisting of manufacture drawings, assembly drawings, layout drawings, bills of materials and other relevant documents.
• Generate solid models and engineering drawings from information supplied by project engineers and managers.
• Interpret customers design requirements, tackle engineering problems arising from designs ensuring solutions are implemented.
• Technically assist manufacturing, sales, procurement and project teams within the Company as well as customers and suppliers.
• Participate in design reviews, ensure revision control in drawings/designs and contribute to production planning and meetings.
• Complete design risk assessments of equipment and/or systems.
• Understand how relevant components, parts and instrumentation work and how these items should be installed and maintained.
• Work in collaboration with the process engineering team to ensure process specific requirements are captured within the design development of equipment.
• Have a good understanding of the design, function and build process of the process equipment and products built by the Company.
• Communicate with other engineers working on projects to ensure the different segments come together to make the overall system/design pack work.
• Be responsible for CAD Engineer in a mentoring role to include guidance and development of the post holder.
• Develop and further extend proficient computer and application skills to include technical knowledge of computer assisted design (CAD) software.
• Carry out site surveys as required.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and produce technical reports.
• Test, collect and analyse data from tests on designs, modifying designs and retesting.
• Assist when required with marketing drives and the creation of technical marketing material.

Person Specification

Overview of required qualifications, knowledge, experience, skills and attributes.

Essential:

• Formal qualification in an engineering discipline, HND/HNC minimum, e.g. mechanical engineering, systems engineering would be considered
• Relevant experience
• Have a good knowledge of material properties
• Have innovative problem solving skills, creativity, proficiency and an ability to work in a team
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Good planning, administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a number of tasks concurrently and meet deadlines
• Be hard working and conscientious
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Ability to work on own initiative, be self-motivated and work as part of a team without constant supervision
• Proficient in the use of CAD
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good ICT skills, including use of MS package
• Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation
• Hold a valid driving licence

Desirable:

• Specific Autodesk Inventor experience
• Previous experience of working within food, drink and allied sectors
• Willingness to continue personal development

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