Mechanical Design Engineer: Oceanographic Instruments

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Totnes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life assurance

Holiday allowance

Holiday purchase scheme

Electric car scheme

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programme

Cycle to Work

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Teledyne Valeport seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team responsible for designing underwater products used worldwide. The role covers mechanical design, CAD drawings, and transitions from concept to manufactured parts with rapid prototyping and CAD rendering.

The candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering qualification (HND/Degree) and experience in 3D modelling, with opportunities to grow into FEA/CFD; strong communication with staff, suppliers and customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of A level 5/6 in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent HND/Degree.
• Experience in a relevant mechanical role.
• Competency in 3D solid modelling and drafting for manufacture.
• Ability to self-manage.
• Ability to communicate with internal staff, suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical aspects of next-generation underwater products.
• Produce technical drawings for manufacture using 3D modelling.
• Utilise CAD facilities, including 3D rendering and rapid prototyping.
• Potential to extend into FEA and CFD design simulation.
• Provide mechanical problem-solving support to production.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Education

Mechanical Engineering (HND/Degree)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Teledyne Valeport seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a team responsible for designing underwater products used worldwide. The role covers mechanical design, CAD drawings, and transitions from concept to manufactured parts with rapid prototyping and CAD rendering.

The candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering qualification (HND/Degree) and experience in 3D modelling, with opportunities to grow into FEA/CFD; strong communication with staff, suppliers and customers is essential.