Mechanical Designer

Advanced Resource Managers; Broughton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Broughton is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will work in the Defence and Aerospace industry, involving tasks such as developing robotic systems, conducting complex simulations, and designing mechanical models. A strong background in CAD software, particularly CATIA or 3DX, along with robotics experience, is essential. Competitive hourly rate is offered.

Qualifications

• MSc / PhD or equivalent hands-on Mechanical Engineer experience required.
• Experience developing robotic concept solutions.
• Successful experience with industrial robotic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse robotic concept solutions.
• Perform complex simulations on loads, stress, fatigue, and manufacturability.
• Design and test mechanical prototyping.

Skills

Experience with CAD software (CATIA or 3DX)

Hands-on experience in robotics / actuated systems control

Solid knowledge in Dynamics and Kinematics

Familiar with robot simulation software

Education

MSc / PhD in Controls, Mechatronics, Robotics or equivalent

Tools

KUKA.Sim

RoboGuide

Visual Components

DELMIA

RoboStudio

Matlab / Simulink

RoboDK

Job description

Mechanical Designer

12 month contract

Based in Broughton

Offering £47ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience with CAD software (CATIA or 3DX)?

Do you have experience in robotics or actuated systems control?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the mechanical Designer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in :

• Develop and analyse robotic concept solutions
• Perform complex simulations on loads, stress, fatigue, and manufacturability
• Perform GD&T analysis to design, build, and test prototypes
• Design mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic 2D and 3D models
• Generating manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and other documentation
• Develop tests, perform failure analysis, and solution validation for product development
• Contribute to the functional analysis and the collaborative definition of the requirement specification
• Design systems under safety and quality standards
• Validate and ensure the advanced maintenance of the deployed systems

Your skillset may include :

• MSc / PhD in Controls, Mechatronics, Robotics, or other algorithmic-centric discipline or equivalent hands-on Mechanical Engineer, Application Engineer, or Robotics Engineer experience
• Hands-on experience in robotics / actuated systems control
• Solid knowledge in Dynamics and Kinematics
• Demonstrated influence in selection of sensors and actuators
• Successful experience of integration of an industrial robotic solution used in production
• Familiar with robot simulation software (e.g. KUKA.Sim, RoboGuide, Visual Components, DELMIA, RoboStudio, Matlab / Simulink, RoboDK)
• High level of proficiency in CAD software, such as CATIA or 3DX

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.