Mechanical Engineer Fixed Term Contract 24 Months

Cogito; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health benefits

Flexible leave

Staff training

Life assurance

Job summary

Cogito is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for our R&D Mechanical Engineering team at the Product Innovation Centre in Weymouth. You will maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and undertake engineering design, development and operation of printing solutions and related modules.

You will work across disciplines to identify risks, specify requirements, and drive improvements using a robust, evidence-based approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Level 6 qualification with mid-level experience, OR Level 5 qualification (HND) with senior-level experience.
• Knowledge of product creation and change management processes.
• Knowledge of BS8888 and/or ISO8015.
• Experience in 3D CAD tools and EDM systems such as Teamcenter PLM.
• Experience in design and assembly of manufacturing processes, including costs and tolerances.
• Understanding of dynamic mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify operational risks and evaluate engineering solutions considering cost, quality, safety and reliability.
• Contribute to the design and development of engineering products, processes, systems and services.
• Prepare technical specifications and user requirements for improvements.
• Identify techniques and methods to undertake tasks efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement using established processes.
• Use evidence-based approaches to investigate and solve problems and implement corrective actions.
• Review procedures and recommend improvements to reflect best practice.
• Extend knowledge of current and emerging engineering technology and apply it to tasks and projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Level 6 qualification

Level 5 qualifications / HND

Incorporated Engineer

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter PLM

ANSYS

Job description

Our technology powers EVERYTHING with a digital component: we produce innovative equipment that enables the world’s biggest names in electronics to bring their technology to market. We also enjoy a forward-thinking environment where continuous investment powers opportunities to work on exciting new projects on a global scale.

While we have offices – and career opportunities - around the world, the real magic happens at our Product Innovation Centre in Weymouth, where our people are quietly but confidently working to enable and evolve digitisation on a global scale.

They enjoy challenge and opportunity in equal measure, sharpen their skills and knowledge, be exposed to multiple disciplines, and experiment at the cutting edge. The teams get to do it all in an environment where we put people first, are collaborative and friendly, and everyone enjoys living and working in a location that offers the best of city, country, and coast.

We think you will like it too.

The Role:

As the range of projects that we work on grow, so does our team!

We are currently looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer in our R&D Mechanical Engineering team at our Product Innovation Centre in Weymouth. Do you love working in a fun, forward-thinking environment?

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and undertake engineering design, development and operation of printing solutions, factory line solutions, and their associated modules and configurable options.

You Will:

• Identify operational risks and evaluate engineering solutions, considering cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and intellectual property.
• Contribute to the design and development of engineering products, processes, systems and services.
• Prepare technical specifications and establish user requirements for improvements.
• Identify, review and select appropriate techniques, procedures and methods to undertake engineering tasks efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and use established processes to analyse issues and establish priorities.
• Use an evidence-based approach to investigate and solve engineering problems and implement corrective action.
• Review procedures and processes and recommend improvements to reflect best practice.
• Maintain and extend knowledge of current and emerging engineering technology and apply it successfully to tasks and projects.

About You:

You are a Mechanical engineer who enjoys solving problems, contributing to continuous improvement and developing practical engineering solutions. You will bring a sound technical approach, good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines.

You Will Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent Level 6 qualification with mid-level experience; OR Level 5 qualification (HND) with senior-level experience; OR Incorporated Engineer with mid-level experience; OR comparable specialist knowledge with mid-level professional experience.
• Knowledge of product creation and change management processes.
• Good knowledge of BS8888 and/or ISO8015.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD tools and EDM systems such as Teamcenter PLM.
• Experience in the definition, design and assembly of manufacturing processes, including costs and geometric tolerances.
• A good understanding of the functional interdependencies of dynamic mechanical, electromechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Experience in the design of special purpose machinery.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• FEA static linear analysis skills using ANSYS.
• DFM and DFA knowledge.

We Will Offer You:

• We believe our people deserve to feel supported, valued and empowered, both inside and outside of work. That’s why we provide a comprehensive package of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits, including:
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling
• Training on the systems, tools & processes to be effective in the role.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including a health cash plan, virtual GP, eye tests and more
• Financial peace of mind through life assurance, pension support and savings options.
• A wide range of salary sacrifice benefits, including a local gym membership, cycle scheme, will writing services and more
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave for parents.
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, so you can take the time you need to recharge.
• A welcoming culture with plenty of social events and groups to help you connect, relax and have fun with colleagues.