Design Engineer

Recruiter
Premier Engineering
Location
Doncaster
Salary
Neg.
Posted
17 Aug 2017
Closes
25 Aug 2017
Sectors
Engineering, Design
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Design Engineer

Contract: GBP25 - GBP27 per hour

Duration: 6 months

Location: Doncaster

My Client are looking for a mechanical design engineer, who, ideally has industry experience in special purpose machinery, industrial automation and handling systems design using the Solidworks 3D CAD platforms.

You will part of a small, agile and friendly team of Design Engineers, defining cutting edge solutions and designs for next generation technology products, for an industry leading customer.

You will be involved in the conceptual design, right through to the final commissioning of the machinery and automated solutions for the customer.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop new mechanical designs using 3D modelling
- Integrate with controls system designers and programmers to provide complete machine solutions
- Work closely with parts manufacturers in DfM process and ensure on-time delivery of parts
- Produce 2D manufacturing drawing packs to company standards
- Preparation of manufacturing BOMs and installation specifications
- Improve and update existing designs to achieve the use of common components, improve quality and reduce machine down-time.
- Guidance and support to maintenance and engineering functions
- Contribute to the development of engineering excellence within the business
- Provide the engineering department with mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

- BEng/BSc/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar education
- Experience in mechanical design in special purpose equipment or manufacturing related field is desirable
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and experience in calculating tolerance stacks
- A good level of experience in 3D modelling of parts, complex assemblies and producing 2D manufacturing drawings. Solidworks is preferred but not essential
- Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes, Design for Manufacture and an ability to produce both hand calculations and computational simulations to support your designs.
- Knowledge of fabrication techniques and sheet metal design is desirable
- Knowledge in Drives and Controls would be advantageous
- Ability to work in a demanding environment and meeting strict deadlines to a high standard is essential.
- Knowledge of best practice design lifecycle process; gated design phases, design reviews.
- Possess excellent communication skills and want to work in a collaborative atmosphereIf you are interested

Please send me a copy of your cv / *************

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