Mechanical Design Engineer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Oxford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 03 Aug 2022
- Closes
- 31 Aug 2022
- Sectors
- Engineering, Mechanical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Mechanical Design Engineer
Oxford
To support the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer by producing design solutions that arise from new product design, customer requests and other ad hoc activities.
Responsibilities
Develop ideas and design solutions to practical challenges arising from new product design
Detail and design 3d and 2d CAD models and drawings using best practice geometric tolerances, key characteristics and drawing standards. Working within a drawing control PDM system
Understand design for assembly and constraints for high volume manufacture
Perform material selection and mechanical FEA analysis on components and assemblies
Provide detail input to the team to ensure overall design meets requirements for functionality and manufacture
Support development of manufacturing processes and novel designs for new technology applications and materials
Support DFMEAs and complete actions required to mitigate risks
Support new business opportunities with information and guidance on use, packaging and application of motors
Liaise with key suppliers and customers on design and development issues, resolve to the optimal solution and understand the compromises
Undertake any other duties that may be considered appropriate.
Person Requirements
Flexible in their approach to work, desire to thrive in a dynamic and exciting fast-moving environment
Degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering with at least a couple of years experience in a design and development environment
Experienced user of SolidWorks CAD software package with the ability to create design concepts and fully dimensioned drawings working to BS8888 with best practice geometric tolerances and key characteristics
The ability to undertake and interpret mechanical FEA studies and propose solutions / improvements to design issues
Experience with drawing control systems such as PDM
Have a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background, but more importantly, be able to apply knowledge to real world situations
Creative problem solver, with analytical approach to implementation
Familiar with FMEAs and robust engineering practices
Good understanding of materials and associated mechanical properties and processing
Confident with customers and suppliers, able to detail requirements and understand issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
UK driving licence and be available to support visits to customer sites
Oxford
To support the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer by producing design solutions that arise from new product design, customer requests and other ad hoc activities.
Responsibilities
Develop ideas and design solutions to practical challenges arising from new product design
Detail and design 3d and 2d CAD models and drawings using best practice geometric tolerances, key characteristics and drawing standards. Working within a drawing control PDM system
Understand design for assembly and constraints for high volume manufacture
Perform material selection and mechanical FEA analysis on components and assemblies
Provide detail input to the team to ensure overall design meets requirements for functionality and manufacture
Support development of manufacturing processes and novel designs for new technology applications and materials
Support DFMEAs and complete actions required to mitigate risks
Support new business opportunities with information and guidance on use, packaging and application of motors
Liaise with key suppliers and customers on design and development issues, resolve to the optimal solution and understand the compromises
Undertake any other duties that may be considered appropriate.
Person Requirements
Flexible in their approach to work, desire to thrive in a dynamic and exciting fast-moving environment
Degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering with at least a couple of years experience in a design and development environment
Experienced user of SolidWorks CAD software package with the ability to create design concepts and fully dimensioned drawings working to BS8888 with best practice geometric tolerances and key characteristics
The ability to undertake and interpret mechanical FEA studies and propose solutions / improvements to design issues
Experience with drawing control systems such as PDM
Have a strong mechanical or electrical engineering background, but more importantly, be able to apply knowledge to real world situations
Creative problem solver, with analytical approach to implementation
Familiar with FMEAs and robust engineering practices
Good understanding of materials and associated mechanical properties and processing
Confident with customers and suppliers, able to detail requirements and understand issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
UK driving licence and be available to support visits to customer sites