Mechanical Design Engineer

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Uckfield
Salary
Competitive
Posted
30 Aug 2017
Closes
27 Sep 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Salary: Attractive, based on experience
Contract: Full time, permanent

Soil Instruments Ltd, located in East Sussex is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of premium quality geotechnical and structural monitoring instrumentation. For more than 50 years, we have played a critical role in major construction projects across the globe including civil engineering, mining, railway and road infrastructures.

This positon will play an instrumental role with the design and development of new instruments alongside improving the existing product range, whilst maintaining a focus of value and risk mitigation.

Essential Job Functions and Accountabilities

- Design and detail mechanical components used in the product lines while following the established procedures
- Be involved in all aspects of the product development cycle
- Work to budgets and timelines relative to project tasks
- Create Bills of Material in the corporate ERP system
- Interface with internal machine shop and operations to determine cost effective manufacture solutions
- To adhere at all times to the relevant health and safety requirements, as well as customer site procedures as necessary
- To perform such duties that may be considered necessary in order to ensure the efficient running of the department by the Engineering and Operations manager

Educational Experience / Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering
- 3D CAD experience
- Proven track record of product development and design experience
- Strong technical experience with ability to develop engineering specifications
- Strong relationship management and communication skills
- Project management experience desirable but not essential
- Value and Continuous improvement driven approach to all aspects of work

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all employee responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today