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Mechanical Design Engineer required based in Laindon, Essex in a purpose-built design, engineering and headquarters building with 70 employees at this site.
The majority of our business is the design and assembly of filling and packaging lines for
aerosols, specialising in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
All Mechanical Design activities are completed on-site, which includes: -
- Layout design
- Enclosure design
- Conveyor design
- Ductwork design
- General Mechanical Design (sensor bracketry/equipment mounting, etc.)
We are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to produce mechanical
design/drawings for our mechanical systems and equipment to work within a small team of
Mechanical Design Engineers overseen by the Drawing office manager
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview
Generating manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts, with supporting mechanical
documentation (schedules, bill of materials , sub-assembly drawings, schematics, etc.)
Maintaining existing mechanical drawings and documentation when existing equipment is
upgraded or modified.
Act as a liaison between the drawing office and Mechanical Technicians/sub-suppliers,
and work with other departments as necessary to ensure the correct parts are
ordered/supplied for assembly.
Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager for the workload to ensure project timelines are
adhered to and any deviation is communicated to the project team.
Ensure all mechanical drawings are updated in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of
the project and shared with all relevant departments, along with maintaining current correct
revisions in the data-management system (Autodesk Vault)
Assist, where required, with other tasks within the Drawing Office Department, such as
enquiry drawings, site surveys, etc.
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements
Working knowledge in an industrial/design environment of Autodesk products, including
AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), Autodesk Vault (User only), although other 3D CAD
software knowledge may be considered, such as SolidWorks etc.
- Experience in drafting standards for BS 8888
- Mechanical design experience in a working environment in an industrial design role
- Recognised engineering certification/apprenticeship
- Good understanding of engineering techniques, including machining, sheet metal,
fabrication
- Able to interpret equipment assembly drawings and maintain the high-quality finish and
output levels expected by our customers
- Able to operate within the requirements of good health and safety discipline
- Able to adhere to the requirements of current industry-recognised engineering design
standards
Desirable
- Familiarity with Automated production machinery or other similar equipment
- Experience in a project environment across a multi-functional project team
- Understanding of conveyor design
- Understanding of airflow and ductwork design and calculations
- Understanding of ATEX standards requirements
- Understanding of safety standards requirements for the design of equipment
Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration
- Training provided when needed
- Salary dependent on experience 30k- 40k
- The successful applicant will also be eligible for a pension scheme and other generous
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