Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Renishaw PLC; Hensol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Renishaw PLC in South Wales is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Additive Manufacturing Group (AMG). You will lead from concept through to finished product, delivering 3D design, 2D drawings to BS8888, and prototype components for rapid development cycles.

Working with manufacturing, quality and engineering teams, you will analyse performance, drive design for manufacture, and manage changes to enable swift introductions of innovative components for aerospace and medical

Qualifications

• Degree level in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 2:1 or better.
• Proven achievements in designing machined components and assemblies.
• Ability to communicate design solutions clearly for knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities

• 3D design and 2D drawing creation to BS8888.
• Develop prototype system components per product development requirements.
• Prototype testing and data analysis to support design.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve performance issues on a timescale.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to ensure best practice for manufacture and assembly.
• Prepare reports and specifications.
• Support change management to enable swift introductions.

Skills

Machined components design

Communication of design solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

3D CAD

Matlab

LabVIEW

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Miskin/ South Wales

up to £50,000 depending on experience

Renishaw is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Current Product design team in Renishaw’s Additive Manufacturing Group (AMG). The role will include all aspects of the design process, from initial concept through to finished product.

Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) is an emerging technology that builds parts in layers using a high powdered laser to fuse fine metallic powder to form the finished object and is set to transform the way components and assemblies are made in fields as diverse as orthopaedic implants and component manufacture in aerospace. Renishaw’s involvement in this exciting technology presents an excellent opportunity to be part of this manufacturing revolution.

Responsibilities

• 3D design and 2D drawing creation to BS8888
• Development of prototype system components in line with product development requirements
• Develop prototype testing and analysis of data to support the design
• Working with quality and engineering teams to investigate product performance issues, providing solutions to a timescale
• Working closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure best practice for manufacture and assembly
• Prepare reports and specifications
• Complete requirements for the change management process to allow swift introductions

Key requirements

• Educated to at least degree level in Mechanical Engineering or similar related engineering degree (2:1 or above)
• The ability to demonstrate achievements in the design of machined components and assemblies
• The ability to communicate design solutions to levels suitable for knowledge transfer
• A full and valid UK driving licence and the willingness and ability to travel to other AM division sites across the country for project work

Desirable requirements

• Expertise in the use of 3D CAD, preferably Siemens NX
• Familiarity with core analytical analysis techniques, such as degree level applied maths, six sigma, and so on
• An aptitude for design suitable for assembly and test
• An appreciation of control systems requirements
• An appreciation for the application of compliance standards to industrial machinery
• An aptitude for problem solving
• Programming experience in Matlab or LabVIEW would be beneficial
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to adapt to new software quickly

Person specification

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a practical approach to design, supported by good problem-solving skills and an attention to detail. They will be able to work as part of a multi‑disciplined team where output is subject to team scrutiny and communicating effectively will be key. The role will also require a hands‑on approach at times