Mechanical Design Engineer (Part Time)

Ashley & Finch Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashley & Finch Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent role in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The position offers a 3 day week (24 hours) with a salary of £38,000–£40,000 (Pro Rata).

You will provide 3D design concepts, produce BS8888 drawings, and develop installation and maintenance manuals while supporting R&D and cross-functional teams. Candidates should have mechanical design engineering experience, proficiency with 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor or similar), and a proactive

Qualifications

• Mechanical Design Engineering experience is essential.
• Experience with 3D CAD software is required.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide 3D design concepts and planning drawings to meet sales briefs
• Produce designs and drawings to BS8888 standards
• Create Installation, Operating and Maintenance manuals to meet customer and production requirements
• Modify designs and drawings as required to support continual improvement and DFM changes
• Issue and control drawings in line with company procedures
• Maintain filing systems and general drawing office housekeeping
• Transfer legacy drawings into the updated CAD PDM system
• Control parts identification and compile BOMs using the company's supply chain management system
• Check own work for accuracy and completeness
• Support specification and testing of electrical items fitted to valves and third-party products
• Understand ATEX implications on valve designs and drawings
• Provide design support across manufacturing, including machine shop, assembly, purchasing, inspection, stores and dispatch
• Assist the Technical Manager during R&D projects
• Provide design support for Sales and Marketing when required
• Maintain acceptable levels of departmental tidiness and organisation
• Work in line with company Health and Safety requirements

Skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer. We are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for our reputable client on a permanent basis.

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Salary: £38,000–£40,000 (Pro Rata)

Days/Hours: 3 day week, 24 hours

Responsibilities

• Provide 3D design concepts and planning drawings to meet sales briefs
• Produce designs and drawings to BS8888 standards
• Create Installation, Operating and Maintenance manuals to meet customer and production requirements
• Modify designs and drawings as required to support continual improvement and DFM changes
• Issue and control drawings in line with company procedures
• Maintain filing systems and general drawing office housekeeping
• Transfer legacy drawings into the updated CAD PDM system
• Control parts identification and compile BOMs using the company\'s supply chain management system
• Check own work for accuracy and completeness
• Support specification and testing of electrical items fitted to valves and third-party products
• Understand ATEX implications on valve designs and drawings
• Provide design support across manufacturing, including machine shop, assembly, purchasing, inspection, stores and dispatch
• Assist the Technical Manager during R&D projects
• Provide design support for Sales and Marketing when required
• Maintain acceptable levels of departmental tidiness and organisation
• Work in line with company Health and Safety requirements

Requirements

• Mechanical Design Engineering experience is essential
• Knowledge of rotating mechanisms would be advantageous
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Competent with 3D CAD systems such as Autodesk Inventor or similar
• Good IT awareness
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to manage own workload and meet targets and objectives
• Willing to improve own performance wherever possible
• Understanding of basic electrical concepts