Mechanical Design Engineer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 07 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 05 Oct 2021
- Sectors
- Engineering, Mechanical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex.Salary: GBP30-33K DOE.Contract: Full time, permanent.
Soil Instruments 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.
The mechanical engineering role will be an essential part of development and sustaining team, working on a range of cost reduction and new product development projects, ensuring 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 present a professional, efficient and friendly customer orientated service• 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 and Global Sales manager
Educational Experience / Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering• 3D CAD experience desirable but not essential• Have experience of LEAN/six sigma manufacturing techniques and be able to apply these effectively• Geotechnical or structural monitoring background desirable but not essential• Strong technical experience with ability to develop engineering specifications• Strong relationship management 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
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex.Salary: GBP30-33K DOE.Contract: Full time, permanent.
Soil Instruments 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.
The mechanical engineering role will be an essential part of development and sustaining team, working on a range of cost reduction and new product development projects, ensuring 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 present a professional, efficient and friendly customer orientated service• 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 and Global Sales manager
Educational Experience / Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering• 3D CAD experience desirable but not essential• Have experience of LEAN/six sigma manufacturing techniques and be able to apply these effectively• Geotechnical or structural monitoring background desirable but not essential• Strong technical experience with ability to develop engineering specifications• Strong relationship management 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