Mechanical Design Engineer (Special Purpose Machinery)

Recruiter
Jonathan Lee Recruitment - Basildon
Location
Bedford
Salary
Excellent Salary and Package
Posted
24 Feb 2017
Closes
01 Mar 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are currrently looking for a Design Engineer who is able to design precision engineered complex bespoke assemblies of an electromechanical nature whilst being able to manage all facets of the project life as required as part of a Project team.

Duties

- Working in a design office some typical day to day duties for a Design Engineer would be:
- 3D design work on a project by project basis
- Completing DCR's as and when required
- Presenting designs at design review stage
- Assisting the shop floor team with build queries
- Working on design solutions for the sales team
- conducting feasibility

Skills

- 3D&2D CAD design
- Complex assemblies and Sub-assemblies
- Strong experience with tolerances and fits
- Experience with a multitude of different design areas
- Press tools, pneumatics, fabrications, machined components, rotating elements, sensors, actuators, conveyors, drive mechanisms, gears
- Cable management, routing and consideration for electrical components
- Experience with ferrous and non-ferrous materials
- Blank sheet design ability must be demonstrated
- Conducting design reviews
- Ability to manage design projects against target hours/schedule
- Use of MRP / ERP systems and CAD data management + MS office products
- Experience of design change processes
- studies for new concepts
- Working on new design concepts to increase equipment capabilities or to reduce machine costs.
- Compiling and amending Bill of materials, and uploading BOM's to the MRP system
- Working as part of a project team maintaining responsibilities throughout the Project life
- Compiling manufacturing packs to assist fitting engineers with assembly of machinery

In return from your hard workm you will recieve an excellent Salary and Benefits package, including a bonus.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.