Summary:
Responsible for delivering successful projects to both internal and external stakeholders, the Mechanical Design Engineer will take ownership of projects from initial concept through to build and support of commissioning and installation.
Key Responsibilities:
Within area of operation, the Mechanical Design Engineer will:
- Perform design work on customer projects
- Attend specification meetings with global customers, providing knowledgeable contribution regarding the mechanical design aspects of projects.
- Take responsibility for all the mechanical aspects of a project and provide technical guidance to internal and external customers as necessary.
- Communicate with other design engineers (mechanical and electrical) during the design of projects to ensure that these disciplines are fully coordinated.
- Make occasional visits to both UK and international destinations as necessitated by the customer project requirements.
- Contribute creative ideas; producing design schemes, producing assembly drawings.
- Produce parts lists, detail drawings.
- Complete engineering design on time to the project plan.
- Be aware of cost targets in design, purchasing, and assembly.
- Document and archive all project related material.
- Carry out risk assessments on machinery and assemblies of machinery.
- Advise on mechanical Health and Safety aspects of the product range.
- Keep abreast of developments in UK and European safety legislation and attend courses as necessary.
- Attend project meetings and update the Project Managers on engineering progress.
- Liaise with all departments to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget.
- Provide assistance to Assembly personnel during the build phase of a project and assist in commissioning.
- Provide support to Sales and the Applications Manager regarding concept drawings and carton appraisals.
Knowledge and Skills:
The job holder will hold the following knowledge and skills:
- Experience in the design of electro-mechanical mechanisms and equipment.
- 3D modelling skills (preferably Solid Works) Sheet metal an advantage.
- Ability to design for manufacture and assembly.
- The ability to read and produce 2D production drawings applying GD&T as necessary
- Experience of the interactions and interfaces with electrical engineering.
- Knowledge of the machinery directive and UKCA/CE marking.
- Problem solving and trouble shooting ability
- Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Integrated) Minimum HNC
- Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in a Design Engineering role
Desirable experience/knowledge of:-
- Packaging machinery
- Safety considerations
- Hygienic considerations
- Ergonomics and aesthetics
- Paper/carton feeding mechanisms
- Product handling equipment
- Servo motion technology
- Pneumatic systems
- Materials. Stainless steels, plastics, composites
Person Specification:
- A willing team player
- Shows attention to detail
- Creative - demonstrates innovation and flair
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Practical, hands-on
Remuneration & Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday per year + public holidays
- Flexi Time
- Staff discount for various retailers including access to company benefits platform (Perkbox)
- Medical cash plan
- Tech Scheme/Cycle to Work
- Everymind at Work
- Life Assurance (7 x annual salary)
- Income protection
- An excellent opportunity to gain experience within a global company.
This list is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main emphases of the position. As the position and company develops, the tasks may expand or change accordingly.
