Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Renishaw; Mountain Ash; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Wales seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Additive Manufacturing Group. This role involves designing innovative solutions from concept to finished product while coordinating with various teams. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, CAD expertise, and problem-solving skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension, bonus, and more.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Educated to at least degree level in Mechanical Engineering or similar related engineering degree (2:1 or above).
• Full and valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel for project work.
• Ability to communicate design solutions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype systems in line with product development.
• Conduct testing and analysis to support design.
• Prepare reports and specifications.

Skills

3D CAD expertise

Design of machined components

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Siemens NX

Matlab

LabVIEW

Job description

Overview

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.

Hybrid working

You’ll be based at our Miskin manufacturing site where you’ll have options for hybrid working, predominately working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home per week.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we’re committed to your future career. We believe in developing our people’s skills and promoting them internally. We offer a benefits package that includes a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops, free parking, car sharing scheme and 24 hour fitness centres (not available at all sites).

We also promote a healthy work-life balance with a hybrid working policy, a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and families.

For further information about our benefits, please contact our recruitment team.

Employment information

Employment Type: Permanent

Time Type: Full time

Requisition Number: R8597 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Open)