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Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our client are a highly reputable, long standing manufacturing company, based in Southend on Sea, Essex. They are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to assist with the team in gaining a working understanding on engineering principles empowering the team with greater knowledge and understanding.
Daily tasks
* Designing for various manufacturing processes including machining, extrusions, injection moulding, sheet metal work, 3D printing, stamping etc.
* Hands on prototyping, testing, and refining making use of available rapid prototype technologies.
* Ongoing revision of existing designs, cost engineering and improving manufacturability.
* Mechanical concept design for HiFi and non HiFi products.
* Using SolidWorks including 3D modelling, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawing creation with tolerancing.
* Component sourcing and purchasing working closely with the Design, Supplier and Parts co-ordinators with new and existing suppliers to achieve desired parts whilst maintaining good working relationships.
* Sharing of knowledge towards junior team members progression development and understanding of mechanical design.
* Where necessary supplier/sub-contractor visits to communicate designs and prove manufacturability.
Requirements
Natural understanding of mechanical design.
Strong sketching and communication skills.
Understanding of engineering principles.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to solve mechanical design problems and introduce solutions.
Computer literate.
Proficient in Solidworks or similar 3D design packages.
Be able to work from own initiative.
Drawing upon company design and manufacturing skills and abilities. Research and development of new and existing technologies for manufacturing key components required for all products.
Planning and time management and working on several projects at the same time.
Design of machinery, jigs, and fixtures directly or indirectly through the production process engineer or combination of current employees.
Responsible for contributing to the company's technical drawing abilities, including the transition of all outstanding historic drawings with tolerancing into CAD format and PDM filing/library.
Keeping SolidWorks/PDM filing system updated and current with the design team.
Help with planning for timeline and setting realistic goals for the mechanical design element of projects.
Responsible for clear communication and updates with design co-ordinator regarding all ongoing projects progress and timelines including planning of timelines and meeting agreements made.
Standard Hours – 8.30AM to 5.00PM Daily 37.5hrs per week
Salary up to £40,000 per annum. An annual profit related discretionary bonus. Free lunch dailyBefore You Apply
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