Mechanical Design Engineer (Food Industry)
SolidWorks, Based in Lincolnshire – Min 3 Month Contract
£40 per hour, Ltd Company, Outside IR35
This well-established privately owned company providing conveyor, weigh cells, filling systems, lidding systems and rotary tables to the food industry streaming their internal processes. Over the last 18months this company has continued to experience excellent growth allowing them to expand supply into the USA & Europe. The design team now needs a Mechanical Design Engineer with Electrical knowledge.
The role of a Mechanical Design Engineer will involve:
Complete detailed 3D models and production drawings using SolidWorks.
Where applicable manage all 3rd party subcontractors to aid final design.
During the build process conduct phased design reviews with mechanical / electrical engineering.
Complete 2D sales drawings to support customer quotations and diagrams using Draft sight.
Attend Concept meetings and support Pre-Sales Quotations by providing an estimated for material based on design in question.
Liaise with suppliers to spec components and investigate new technology and systems.
Produce Bill of Materials.
Procure materials based on BOM.
Update and maintain drawing project files.
Produce Operation, Maintenance & Hygiene manuals.
Attend Production meetings.
Attend customer site surveys.
Support R&D as required.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will need to have the following experience:
Mechanical Design Engineer with some Electrical design knowledge.
Experience using SolidWorks.
Previous knowledge of food production, conveyors specially. Knowledge of Slicers and lidders would be advantageous
The benefits of this contract are:
Competitive rate
Contract extension
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