Mechanical Designer

ARM; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence and Aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Designer for a 12-month contract in Broughton. The role requires expertise in CAD software and robotics systems. You will develop robotic solutions and perform complex simulations while working in a supportive environment focused on skill development. The position offers £47 per hour and requires a background in Controls, Mechatronics, or Robotics.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Controls, Mechatronics, Robotics or equivalent hands-on experience
• Hands-on experience in robotics / actuated systems control
• High proficiency in CAD software, such as CATIA or 3DX

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse robotic concept solutions
• Perform complex simulations on loads and stress
• Design mechanical 2D and 3D models

Skills

CAD software (CATIA or 3DX)

Robotics experience

Dynamics knowledge

Kinematics knowledge

Robot simulation software

Education

MSc/PhD in Controls, Mechatronics, or Robotics

Tools

KUKA.Sim

RoboGuide

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Overview

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? If your answer 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 that is constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents to further develop your skills and enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Generate 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

Required Skills and Experience

• 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, please 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.