Mechanical Design Engineer - Whitchurch, United Kingdom - Red Chilli Recruitment Ltd

Red Chilli Recruitment Ltd

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Whitchurch, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A very well-established UK designer and manufacturer of special-purpose machinery is looking to recruit a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Design team at their site in Whitchurch, Hampshire.

As the leaders in their field, they are known fortheir high-quality equipment, strong commitment to customer satisfaction and swift responses to industry changes.

Their complex and innovative automated equipment must be configured and designed to meet each project specification, as well as designing and producing bespoke special purpose machines.

Ongoing design development to improve usability and function is alsonecessary.

As part of the mechanical design team, you will create and develop mechanical sub-assemblies and larger machines using Autodesk Inventor including detailed component drawings, Bills of Material and user documentation.

The Role:

Reporting to the Engineering manager, the Mechanical Design Engineer's duties will include but are not limited to:

Producing concept designs and cost estimates for project tenders.
Producing full and subassemblies using Autodesk Inventor including detail and assembly drawings for production.
Creating Bills of Materials and liaising with suppliers.
Developing existing products to improve or adapt to suit new projects.
Producing additional support documentation including machine manuals.
Assisting with Quality control procedures.
Assist with onsite installations and commissioning.

Skills:

Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent technical qualification
Ideally with a minimum of 4 years' experience in Automation and Mechanical Engineering, preferably in the food industry, using 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks).
Knowledge of electromechanical and pneumatic systems in automation.
Some knowledge of sheet metal and fabrication design.
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to learn and develop.