mechanical design engineer
7 the last 202 days, recently 2023-06-18
Responsibility
- delivery of own agreed objectives / project deliverables
- contributing to the conceptual design, detail design, manufacture, assembly, and test of equipment
- undertake personal development and assessment to gain delegated accountability within your area of work
Show more +28 - aid planning activities for future design activities
- identifying and supporting opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and business improvement
- production and delivery of high quality technical reports and presentations
- providing support to Senior Engineers in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities
- support the progress of designs through product lifecycle
- identify and support opportunities for cost savings, efficiency and business improvement
- understanding of the hazards and associated risks of any work conducted and, where required, safely use specialised equipment
- lead in managing partnerships
- produce high quality scoping documents, plans and estimates for future activities
- lead the delivery of design activities through self-management or by managing small teams, engage with internal stakeholders and external customers to report on progress against schedule
- understanding customer requirements and being able to translate these into engineering solutions
- aid the development of less experienced engineers through formal and informal, technical mentoring
- being directly responsible for engaging with stakeholders across the company to progress design activities, ensuring compliance with safety, security and performance with input from subject matter experts
- contributing to the production and delivery of technical documents, reports, and presentations including specifications, design reviews, operational documents, and validation evidence for the engineering solutions
- organise personal training and development under the guidance of a professional mentor
- lead the delivery of conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements
- contribute to the planning and execution of tasks in order to deliver specific agreed objectives on time; demonstrating control of cost and quality
- contribute to the production and delivery of high-quality technical reports and presentations
- lead and influence collaborative working and contribute towards the achievement of project goals
- assist the Technical Lead in managing partnerships
- expedite progress of designs through product lifecycle
- maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Be able to work as part of a team and independently to deliver packages of work as per the customer requirements
- understanding the hazards and associated risks of any work conducted and, where required, safely use specialised equipment
- support the Senior Engineer in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities
- contribute to the delivery of conceptual designs, detail designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation and validation evidence for mechanical engineering solutions in relation to defined requirements
- peer review of concept designs, 3D CAD scheme designs, detailed manufacturing drawings and design substantiation by hand calculations
- provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
- assisting in general clerical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the Engineering Department. Any other job duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post
Requirements
- HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject
- A HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- extensive awareness of technical assessments of existing products
Show more +34 - practical engineering experience, ideally combined with the use and knowledge of machine tools
- extensive awareness of the development, testing and evaluation of theoretical designs
- higher Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline
- A good understanding of mechanical engineering theory and practice, with a broad knowledge of engineering design and manufacture
- production of outline designs
- good understanding of engineering first principles and ability to assess mechanical solutions
- design experience of machinery/mechanisms – Ideally supported by experience working with optical systems and/or vacuum technology
- prior nuclear experience is not essential
- product Lifecycle Management including configuration management and quality control
- preparing technical reports and documentation
- familiarity with Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD tool suite
- computer Aided Design systems
- experience of 3D modelling
- bespoke design experience is key for this role
- presenting and review of design plans and data to managers and clients
- working to recognised standards
- engineering drafting to BS8888 with GD&T
- experience from a transferable sector
- good practical skills
- estimate budget and scope of project
- A Degree, HND/HNC or an equivalent vocational qualification in an Engineering or Materials discipline with extensive hands on experience, with or working towards professional registration
- substantiating engineering designs for safety and performance
- team player
- soliciting observations from operators
- finite Element Analysis and its limitations
- preparing and reviewing technical reports and documentation
- machine tools and manufacturing processes
- experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer involved in the full design life cycle - concept to detailed design, assembly and testing and customer implementation
- additive manufacturing processes and technologies
- static and dynamic environmental testing
- material selection and testing
- you will need to be eligible for Security Clearance to fulfil this role. To be eligible you need to be a British National or have lived in the UK for the past 5 years
- working to British and ISO Standards
- technical and management skills including problem solving and decision making
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