Mechanical Design Engineer

My client based in Maidenhead is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Running your own projects with support from senior electrical engineers 

• Troubleshooting of issues that arise during ground/air tests during trials and on the production line 

• Assisting in fault finding for mechanical components 

• Create and maintain documentation in support of production 

• Report to management on open issues, the frequency and type of issues 

• Write engineering reports 

• Work with R&D and the production manager to ensure prototypes are transferred smoothly into production 

• Collaborate with other departments to de-conflict integration issues 

• Instruct technicians on manufacture and testing procedures 

• Support flight testing and demonstrations in the UK and overseas 

• Ensure constant compliance with safety procedures 

IDEAL CANDIDATE: 

• Has designed VTOL or Fixed Wing drones for other companies (for production) 

• Workshop experience building drones or RC vehicles 

• RC/Helicopte flying experience 

• Composite experience – both designing for and fabricating with carbon fibre. 

• Electronic basics (for instance, knows what MOSFET) 

• Batter systems 

• Structures 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in Engineering, Science, Mathematics 

• Experience in a small company 

• Experience with designing parts for manufacture 

• CAD - SolidWorks 

• Demonstrated hands on experience in a workshop (shows you know how to design for fabrication) 

BENEFITS: 

• Salary negotiable and dependent on skill levels and experience 

• Company Pension scheme plus insurance benefits 

• Company 24-hour healthcare support line 

• Three-day long weekend every fortnight (Fri-Sun) 

Salary: 

40,000 to £50,000 per annual. 

If you would like to be considered for this position, please respond with an up-to-date CV.