Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to saving lives through innovative safety solutions. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in designing, prototyping, and testing cutting-edge mechanical products. This position offers a unique opportunity for both seasoned engineers and those looking to expand their skills in a thriving manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive improvements, and make a significant impact on product development. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a meaningful mission, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Design and develop mechanisms and assemblies for new and existing products.
• Prototype and test designs, ensuring they meet specifications.

Responsibilities

• Generate part drawings and specifications using 3D CAD packages.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Design Engineering

3D CAD Software (CREO, Windchill)

2D Engineering Drawings

Geometric Tolerances

ERP Software (Microsoft Navision)

Electronics and Mechatronics Principles

Hands-on Product Testing

Education

Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering

Tools

CREO

Windchill

Microsoft Navision

Job description

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Be part of an organisation that is passionate about saving lives by providing the best safety solutions.

Fortress Safety is a rapidly growing organisation, headquartered in Wolverhampton, UK. Due to our ambitious growth plans, we are on the lookout for an experienced and ambitious Mechanical Engineer.

As Mechanical Engineer at Fortress Safety, you will be involved in the design, prototyping, and testing of new mechanical and electro-mechanical products and assemblies for Fortress’ ever expanding product portfolio as well as the maintenance and development of existing products.

This role will offer you great development if you are an existing Engineer wanting greater exposure to mechanical product design and development and other similar aspects of engineering, or if you are a more Junior Engineer wanting to use your existing knowledge and gain a broad experience in a successful manufacturing company.

You will have to opportunity to:

• Design and develop mechanisms, components, and assemblies within new and existing Fortress products.
• Generate part drawings and specifications using 3D CAD packages.
• Prototype and test designs and products.
• Introduce parts and designs into manufacturing and production.
• Assess and document products against specifications and standards.
• Assist the Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and Technical Support teams where necessary.
• Degree or similar qualification in Mechanical Design Engineering or comparable subject.
• Experience in 3D CAD software CREO and Windchill (other similar CAD software will be considered).
• Ability to accurately read, layout and create 2D Engineering drawings.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and other similar Engineering principles.
• Experience or understanding of ERP software(s) (Microsoft Navision preferred).
• Understanding of basic Electronics and Mechatronic principles.
• Experience of hands-on approach to product testing.

You will set the standard when it comes to driving improvements to enhance our customer experience.

If all of this sounds exciting to you, please apply today!