Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Understand design briefs and create design specification documents
• Timing estimates and timing plans
• Identify low risk design solutions using an organised methodology
• Present options to clients & manage meetings
• Produce design drawings to allow component manufacture
• Outline product cost estimates
• Carry out structural design calculation on component parts and assemblies
• Liaise with customers/suppliers regarding design issues
• Work both independently or as a member of a team, within a small office environment.
• Identify suppliers and source components ensuring design compliance via control documentation

Required Knowledge

• Minimum 5, preferably 10 years of experience in a product design role or similar, working as a Mechanical Design Engineer
• Working knowledge of BS 8888
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001
• In-depth knowledge of SolidWorks and/or CREO Parametric software package
• Experience of Rapid Prototype (RP) processes
• Experience of component design for industrial processes e.g. Injection Moulding, Die Casting, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Extrusion, CNC Machining
• Experience of assembly methods e.g. Snap Fits, Screw Fasteners, Riveting, Welding, Adhesives
• Material/Component selection for manufacture

Desirable Attributes

• Professional, positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to research and to be a fast learner
• Good working knowledge of supporting software packages – Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of ISO 13485
• Ability to manage customer expectations. Any candidate must be able to demonstrate that they appreciate the importance of this element.
• Appropriate qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar relevant qualification or demonstrable industry experience.
• Clean Driving Licence