Sr Mechanical Engineer

Standex; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will design and draft mechanical assemblies, utilizing your expertise in CAD and mechanical engineering principles. Collaborating with both internal and external customers, you will ensure that production needs and quality expectations are met. This position offers the opportunity to engage in continuous improvement projects and contribute to cutting-edge solutions in various industries, from aerospace to renewable energy. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience required.
• Strongly skilled user of mechanical CAD software.
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft mechanical assemblies using CAD.
• Provide technical assistance to the sales team.
• Support manufacturing with innovative mechanical designs.

Skills

Mechanical CAD Software (CREO/PRO-E)

Microsoft Office Suite

Mechanisms and Machine Design

CNC Programming/CAM

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles, to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology and much more, we are focused on making what's next possible.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing and drafting mechanical assemblies, supporting the manufacturing floor, and providing technical assistance to the sales team.

What You'll Do

• Develop innovative mechanical and process designs in CAD to meet product requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to understand their production needs and quality expectations.
• Process models, drawings, and manufacturing instructions through Innovent's ERP (Epicor) and document control system.
• Facilitates and develops physical products through prototype production, assembly and testing.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of machining, metalworking principles, and assembly procedures to evaluate and support the manufacturing of newly designed or modified products.
• Understand and improve the manufacturability of component designs.
• Access technical information (i.e. process records, model drawings, SOP's, tool and fixture drawings) as needed to evaluate and support product design operations.
• Develop drawings with GD&T from solid models.
• Demonstrate ability to understand supplier capability and specialties in the manufacture of components and tooling to required specifications.
• Provide technical assistance to component and tooling suppliers.
• Assist production in the resolution of manufacturing problems to maintain production schedules.
• Infrequent travel up to 10%.
• Consist in and maintains 5S Standards.
• Engages in and actively volunteers for Continuous Improvement projects/tasks.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years' mechanical engineering experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree and experience requirement.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.

What We Value

• Strongly skilled user of mechanical CAD software, preferably CREO/PRO-E
• experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Teams.
• Practical experience with mechanisms and machine design.
• Experience designing & detailing precision metal parts and mechanical assemblies
• Experience with or desire to learn CNC programming/ CAM
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and create mechanical drawings and technical procedures.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Ability to write reports and procedures, and effectively present information to team members and management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to manage uncertainty in a logical and organized manner.

Other:

• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in designated areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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