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Mechanical Design Engineer - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Symmetric Recruitment LTD

Symmetric Recruitment LTD

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Mechanical Design Engineers Required - Mid to Senior Level Positions Available

Flexi Time/ Company Bonus/ Supported Further Qualification Towards Chartered Status

The companies projects involve the design, testing, construction and on-going
maintenance of complete, complex bespoke systems for a range of marine

eligible for UK SC level security clearance.

An excellent command of written technical English is required for this role.
Demonstrable competence in Autodesk Inventor (or a similar system e.g. SolidWorks) is essential (3D modelling and 2D drawing) encompassing the entire design process from concept development to production drawings.

Essential qualifications are one of the below;

Time served apprenticeship with relevant industry experience
HND in Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years relevant experience
Honours degree (BSc or BEng) in Mechanical Engineering with at least 3 years

Relevant skills / experience;
This comprises of some (but not all) of the following;

Using Autodesk Inventor 3D modelling software (or a similar system e.g.

SolidWorks) to create complex part assembly models.

Familiarity with Autodesk Content Centre and Autodesk Vault.
Ability to verify designs by calculation at both scheme and detail stages using

conventional hand calculations or by electronic means.

An appreciation of engineering stress & strain and the methods used to evaluate

stress & strain conditions (either linear or non-linear FEA experience desirable, but
not essential as appropriate training can be provided).

Producing formal engineering drawings to internationally recognised standards.
Designing both close-tolerance parts & assemblies and larger fabricated parts &

assemblies.

Working with and designing to engineering design codes (ideally marine

classification rules or similar) as well as experience of using international standards
(BS, EN, ISO, ASTM, ASME, DEFSTAN, MILSPEC).

Producing design submittal documentation and associated reports when required

in a timely manner.

Sound understanding of metal fabrication processes (bending, cutting, forming,

welding), machining capabilities (lathes, milling machines etc.) and the ability to
convert all required manufacturing information into production-ready drawings.

Good working knowledge of different engineering materials (metals, plastics,

composites).

Understanding of corrosion management in a marine environment.
Ability to liaise with both clients and suppliers on an individual basis or as part of a

wider team of like-minded professionals.