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SalaryYour expertise in design for defence or similar demanding environments will play a crucial role in successful translating of design requirements into viable technical solutions.
About the role
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be working as part of a small team of engineers designing new and maintaining existing products.
You will:
- Create and update 3D CAD models, assemblies and drawings using Solidworks in line with BS8888 and company practice and to generate accurate bills of materials on the company's manufacturing system.
- Take responsibility for delivering allocated projects, making sure they are running to schedule, concessions are assessed and approved/ rejected.
- Work closely with the other engineering team members on projects and activities.
- Produce design-related documentation, including, specifications, manuals, assembly instructions, illustrations, costings and test procedures.
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement of engineering activities.
- Mechanical Engineering degree (2:1) preferred or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience in detailed product design.
- 3D CAD modelling in a manufacturing environment (preferably Solidworks).
- Proven expertise with simulation methods (FEA/ thermal analysis/ vibration analysis).
- General knowledge of manufacturing methods such as machining, castings, and moldings.
- DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly) experience.
- Results-oriented, budget-conscious, with the ability to manage work within constraints.
- Conceptual thinking and the ability to translate design requirements into viable technical solutions.
- Precision engineering background and experience in designing complex mechanisms beneficial.
- Design for defence and demanding environments is an advantage.
- Full clean driving licence is required to undertake occasional customer and supplier visits.
- Due to sector requirements, only candidates eligible to obtain SC clearance can be considered; UK passport and permanent UK residency is essential.
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Location: Kent, Sandwich/ Ebbsfleet area
- Salary: flexible, depending on experience plus company benefits, incl. 9 day fortnight (every other Friday off).
Key Skills
Solidworks, 3D CAD modelling, manufacturing, FEA, precision engineering, designing complex mechanisms, design for Defence.
If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to develop your career with an employer committed to employee satisfaction and improved work-life balance, apply today!
Due to the nature of work undertaken by our client, incumbents of these positions are required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting to SC Level.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/ details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
This role is a permanent position.
