AddressEpsilon Talent are recruiting on behalf of our customer within the defence industry who are making a real impact in the world. We’re in search of a Mechanical Design Engineer permanently to join their team.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce innovative Mechanical Designs centred on functionality, simplicity and economy
- Use a good base understanding of mechanical and automotive engineering and related design principals to rapidly develop suitable designs, avoiding multiple design / analysis / prototype iterations and associated rework
- Design and create models and drawings using CAD software to a defined specification and standard within the hours specified for the task
- Automotive (primarily) and other sector component and assembly design from concept to production standard using 3D CAD (SolidWorks)
- Design components to include sheet metal, turned / machined, cast items, small and large fabrications, including manufacturing and through-life support considerations
- Maintain accurate design records and maintain drawing issue control
- Use the PDM system to store and issue drawings
- Revise or amend existing designs and drawings to meet new requirements
- Work with Senior Engineers, Project Engineers and other team members to provide the best design outcomes for stakeholders across the business
- Liaise with suppliers in order to source new components
- Assess prototypes for correct fit and function
- Undertake appropriate material selection to fulfil the component specification
- Assess the strength of components using calculations and provide input to CAE assessments where appropriate
- Prepare for and attend design reviews and incorporate review feedback into designs as necessary
Essential:
- 3D Cad skills preferably with SolidWorks, although adaptation training will be given if necessary
- Proven capability of creating detailed 3D models and accurate engineering drawings of components and assemblies
- Practical engineering knowledge of a range of automotive systems
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels including suppliers and customers
- Computer literate and able to adapt to different software and resolve basic computer problems with minimal help
- Good report writing and project information recording
- Minimum of HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering or related discipline
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work on your own initiative and maintain your own motivation
- Able to work on an outcome-related performance system
Desirable:
- Experience in drawing issue control using PDM
- Structural analysis using first principles and FEA (ANSYS)
- Vehicle testing using data logging and other instrumentation
- Presentation skills
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Experience working in an engineering design role.
- Experience of working in a workshop, manufacturing or production environment
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Personal development / training opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Travel & secondment Opportunities
- Professional body registration fees
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Employee Bonus Scheme
