Mechanical Engineer

Azenta; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to work in a collaborative environment. The role involves designing components and assemblies, utilizing SolidWorks, and ensuring design robustness through established methodologies. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in mechanical design and be proficient in various CAD tools. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute significantly to exciting projects with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years mechanical system design experience preferred.
• Experience with automation design, motors, gearboxes, and bearings.
• Ability to document designs and provide necessary calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design assemblies and components using SolidWorks.
• Ensure designs are robust through techniques like FMEA.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams during the design process.

Skills

3D CAD Modelling

Mechanical Design

FEA

ASME Codes & Standards

SolidWorks

Mechanical Knowledge

Lean Continuous Improvement

Education

Graduate or HNC in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

Agile PLM system

MS Office

MS Teams

Job description

Overview

Azenta UK Ltd.

At Azenta new ideas new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.

All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus Achievement Accountability Teamwork Employee Value and Integrity

Job Title

Mechanical Engineer

Role

Overall Purpose of the Job :

We are now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work with a small team contributing to project specific design / product configuration work following a welcome influx of customer contracts. This includes assembly & detail component design generation of BOMs and design substantiation (eg calculations etc) and working with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements & timescales.

Key responsibilities

• Undertakes design of assemblies sub-assemblies and components using Solidworks 3D CAD systems.
• Ensures designs are robust by using techniques such as FMEA / design review / DFM & DFS
• Drive repeatability and standardisation into custom stores projects by utilising equipment and sub-systems that are already developed and proven.
• Translates requirements for sub-systems into design solutions (based specifications from customer / lead engineer or line manager).
• Works with the design team to identify analyse and resolve project difficulties before they arise.
• Cooperates closely with other functions in the Hardware design team including Electrical Design Refrigeration Systems Engineering.
• Applies a standard operations approach to the design process (eg calculation templates) and works with team lead to reinforce & further develop company practices.
• Expected to keep up to date on technical advances in the discipline and related fields.

Skills and Aptitude Profile

• Knowledgeable in the use of 3D CAD Modelling (Solidworks preferred) PLM system (Agile preferred) and use of this technology to improve design quality & efficiency.
• Direct experience of documenting design and providing calculations.
• Experience of design for CE technical construction files would be desirable.
• Working knowledge of lean continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Proficient in IT; Outlook Project Excel Word.

Qualifications and Attributes

Graduate or HNC (engineering manufacturing or similar) with 5 to 10 years mechanical system design experience.

Familiar with automation design eg motors gearboxes bearings positional accuracy.

Can detail design components add dimensions and tolerances tolerance stack calculations.

Can design assemblies including generation of assembly drawings and BOMs.

Can work effectively as part of a team.

Can communicate clearly with colleagues regarding design intent assessment of various design options & problem resolution.

Can work with Operations and Test team during build and testing phases.

Understands manufacturing methods and designs accordingly.

Has worked with PLM systems and understands routing & approval of design documents (drawings CAD models calculations etc).

Direct experience of generating design calculations.

Can document designs.

Must be able to use SolidWorks 3D CAD system.

Can use Agile PLM system preferred.

Must be able to use MS Office tools.

Must be able to use MS Teams (including video conferencing).

Foreign languages a bonus but not required.

Equal Opportunity

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability please email at for assistance.

Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race color age religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Key Skills

Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1