The Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Contract: 12-month contract
Salary: 320 per day inside ir35
Location: Remote
Start date: ASAP
Main Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and produce high-quality, reliable mechanical solutions.
- Design and draught components and assemblies for all Mechanical Engineering and R&D projects.
- Support, modify, maintain & repair all FOM mechanical systems (in the UK and abroad), in an accurate and timely manner.
- Carrying out 3D modelling & 2D design/ draught work whilst maintaining/ updating and modifying existing designs/ diagrams.
- Carry out full design cycle project/task work, through Conception, Design, Development, Prototyping, Testing, Diagnosing, manufacturing and Commissioning. Produce high-quality, reliable products/ systems that require minimum maintenance and support. Estimate accurately project and task duration and costing. Produce appropriate and complete documentation for all designs/ enhancements/ projects worked on. Report (including producing reports) as required by the R&D Groups’ Management.
- Hand over completed projects & assembly modifications to operationally responsible departments, with relevant documentation and assist operational departments as required regarding any issues.
- Liaise efficiently with other staff/ departments/ teams and outside organisations (manufacturers, suppliers, and consultancies), establishing and maintaining effective and efficient relations, overcoming problems and defining requirements.
- Decompose complex problems and produce simple and effective solutions, whilst also designing innovative cutting‐edge solutions for other projects.
- Perform the role of R&D (Mechanical) support representative at events abroad. Also occasionally travel to events abroad as Maintenance Technician when required; assist co-ordinate rigging and de‐rigging mechanical equipment and structures as required.
- Support, advise and occasionally assist operational departments with their activities and duties, and assist Technicians when required.
- To complete all mandatory training within specified timelines.
- Always operate safely in line with Company health and safety requirements.
- To undertake other duties within your capabilities as your Group Manager or Team Leader may assign to you from time to time.
Ideal Candidate:
- Creo experience is essential
- Degree in Mechanical or Engineering Product Design / similar discipline or HND
- Experience in drawing standards specifically technical product specification BS8888
- At least 2 years experience in 3D CAD
- Delivering projects within designated budget requirements.
- Proven hands‐on practical skills and good understanding/sense of aesthetics, ergonomics, shock and vibration effects
- Familiar with a range of materials and manufacturing systems.
- Analytical and problem‐solving skills, with the ability to evaluate reports.
- Good computer literacy.
- EU driving license
- Ability to travel