Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Portsmouth | Permanent | £40,000 - £45,000/year | www.cv-library.co.uk |
Our clients based near Portsmouth, are a manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical/electronics components.
They design and build their own production equipment, and this is a critical element of their engineering and manufacturing process. As a result, they are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design engineer to design and develop special-purpose machines tailored for automating the assembly, inspection, and packaging processes of electrical connectors.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Design and develop special-purpose machines and automated systems used in the assembly, inspection, and packaging of electrical connectors.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance to define project requirements, specifications, and design criteria.
• Utilise advanced CAD software to create comprehensive mechanical designs, detailed drawings, and schematics for machine components and assemblies.
• Conduct thorough design reviews, feasibility studies, and analysis to ensure compliance with technical requirements, performance objectives, and industry standards.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials, components, and technologies for integration into machine designs while considering cost, quality, and functionality.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them through the design process, problem-solving, and best practices in mechanical engineering.
• Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to procure components, equipment, and specialised services required for machine fabrication and integration.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in mechanical design and automation to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Experience required:
• Mechanical design experience within manufacturing or industrial automated environment
• Proven proficiency in CAD software
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, machine design, and manufacturing processes
• Strong in writing technical project specifications and reports.
Benefits
• 25 days holidays plus bank/public/Christmas holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Life cover for 3x salary
• Employee assistance program
They design and build their own production equipment, and this is a critical element of their engineering and manufacturing process. As a result, they are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design engineer to design and develop special-purpose machines tailored for automating the assembly, inspection, and packaging processes of electrical connectors.
Main duties and responsibilities
• Design and develop special-purpose machines and automated systems used in the assembly, inspection, and packaging of electrical connectors.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance to define project requirements, specifications, and design criteria.
• Utilise advanced CAD software to create comprehensive mechanical designs, detailed drawings, and schematics for machine components and assemblies.
• Conduct thorough design reviews, feasibility studies, and analysis to ensure compliance with technical requirements, performance objectives, and industry standards.
• Evaluate and select appropriate materials, components, and technologies for integration into machine designs while considering cost, quality, and functionality.
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them through the design process, problem-solving, and best practices in mechanical engineering.
• Collaborate with external vendors and suppliers to procure components, equipment, and specialised services required for machine fabrication and integration.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in mechanical design and automation to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Experience required:
• Mechanical design experience within manufacturing or industrial automated environment
• Proven proficiency in CAD software
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, machine design, and manufacturing processes
• Strong in writing technical project specifications and reports.
Benefits
• 25 days holidays plus bank/public/Christmas holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Life cover for 3x salary
• Employee assistance program
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