Senior Mechanical Engineer

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in aerospace and defense sectors. The role involves supporting technical solutions, designing engineering solutions, and generating detailed drawings. Candidates should possess a technical degree and experience in using CAD software. This position is based in Basildon, UK, with 4 days onsite and operates within IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in detailed mechanical design and development.
• Proven knowledge of electrical screening and grounding.
• Ability to generate detail and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of technical solutions.
• Design engineering solutions considering all requirements.
• Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888.

Skills

Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products

Experience with 3D CAD software (PTC Creo)

Knowledge of Cable Harness design

Experience in Electro-Optic Products

Understanding of materials and process finishes

Education

Technical or science Degree

Tools

Teamcenter PLM system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes.
• Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards.
• Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc.
• Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
• Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T.
• Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter).
• Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.
• Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• Experience in:
• Technical or science Degree qualified, or equivalent, with experience.
• Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products (including EO).
• Perform hands on' mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo).
• Structural design and an ability to carry out first pass' analyses and work in conjunction with Full time Structural Analysts.
• Experienced in working on Electro-Optic Products, with proven knowledge of electrical screening, grounding, opto-mechanical sub-assemblies, etc.
• Detail and assembly drawing generation, in accordance with BS8888.
• Numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
• Proven understanding of the application of materials and process finishes to meet EO Product needs.
• Experienced in the design of Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling to support the Assembly, Integration and Testing of EO Products, for the Aerospace and/or Defence sector.
• Ability to work within a multi-discipline IPT.
• Knowledge of Cable Harness design, including Connector selection, screening, strain relief methods, etc.
• Experienced in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration and Sustainability.
• Operating in a high performing multi-disciplinary Team.

Desirable

• Capable of performing first pass' Thermal analyses.
• 4 days onsite in Basildon
• Inside IR35

The successful candidate will be experienced in the Aerospace and/or Defence Industry and preferably hold SC Security status.