Mechanical Design Engineers - Join Our Highly Skilled Engineering Team Within the Manufacturing Site
Company Overview:
Mechanical Design Engineers - Step into a dynamic and innovative environment with a leading precision engineering manufacturer known for quality and excellence. Our client, based in Devizes, is a family-owned business with a strong commitment to engineering innovation and employee development.
Benefits:
- Impactful Role: Be at the forefront of innovation, driving projects from concept to production, ensuring the highest standards of technical design and sustainability.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a highly skilled engineering team within our Automotive site, where your expertise will contribute to cutting-edge solutions and continuous improvement.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities, including training, industry networking events, and webinars, to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
- Leadership Opportunities: Play a key role in project management, from technical design to validation and implementation, making a tangible impact on production processes.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, twice-yearly bonus, generous pension scheme, and private healthcare. Work on-site at our Devizes location, with flexibility on Fridays, which is a half-day.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Business Improvement Department within the Automotive site. You will be involved in the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept through design, validation, trials, and release into production. This role demands a strong technical background, particularly hands-on experience in toolroom disciplines and expertise in designing jigs and fixtures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborative Design: Work closely with Lead Engineers and cross-functional teams on projects of varying scales.
- Design from Concept to Production: Lead the design process from initial concept through to full-scale production, ensuring that each stage meets technical and quality standards.
- Machine Tool Design and Modification: Develop and modify machine tools to meet specific production needs, enhancing efficiency and performance.
- Hands-On Expertise: Apply your hands-on experience in toolroom disciplines and technical design of jigs and fixtures to ensure precision and functionality in all projects.
- Project Management: Ensure timely delivery, performance, and budget adherence for each project.
- Technical Excellence: Create CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings, and lead prototype testing and validation.
- Compliance and Standards: Take ownership of UKCA/CE processes and documentation, ensuring adherence to HSE and technical specifications.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders, solving complex problems in collaboration with manufacturing teams and sub-contractors.
- Continuous Improvement: Support other departments with engineering expertise and drive ongoing improvement initiatives across the company.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Required: BEng in Mechanical Engineering, hands-on experience in toolroom disciplines, expertise in designing jigs and fixtures, and knowledge of UKCA/CE marking processes.
- Desired: Experience in FEA testing, Solidworks CAD, and working within manufacturing environments.
Attributes and Qualities:
- Detail-Oriented: Accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of design and implementation.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical solutions effectively.
- Team Player: Collaborative approach with a proactive mindset towards continuous improvementt.
Mechanical Design Engineers!! Embark on a career where your engineering expertise will be at the heart of innovation.
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