Mechanical Engineer - Kingswinford, West Midlands, United Kingdom - Handicare Stairlifts UK

Description

Due to the expansion of our R&D Department, we have several newly created Mechanical Engineering roles available at our site in Kingswinford.

The purpose of this role is to create and develop design solutions for Handicare products and to provide engineering designs which comply with the appropriate regulatory requirements, detailed to a high standard to facilitate manufacture.

Core responsibilitiesDesign solutions to meet technical, quality, time and cost requirements (SolidWorks CAD)Undertaking appropriate calculations and analysis to prove suitability of mechanical designsProducing engineering detail drawings and other associated documentation necessary for product certification, manufacture, installation and serviceVerification, validation and development of designs from initial concept to volume manufactureWorking effectively with other company departments and external suppliers to realise complex technical solutions in a volume production environmentAny other duties deemed reasonable, which reasonably correspond to the general character of the role and level of responsibility.

RequirementsQualified to a minimum of HNC or Degree/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, with suitable post-qualification experience within a Design & Development engineering environment.

Electro-mechanical design experience and knowledgeDesign for Quality & Manufacturability experienceSound engineering judgementCAD literateHighly analytical and methodicalProducing engineering details, Bills of Materials etc, to a consistent high standardSound understanding of geometric tolerances, tolerance analysis and other design principles which are critical to QualityHigh degree of creative abilityCapable of self-starting and working effectively as part of a larger teamOther informationAnnual bonus scheme33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Company Pension and Life Assurance schemeBenefits platform with access to a health care cash plan, discounted gym membership and many high street discountsThis role also offers an opportunity to join a global team with opportunities for career progressionPlease note that we cannot support work sponsorship in the UK, so only applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.