Design Engineer - Crosshills - Fives

Description

Overview

Scope of the role: The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Design & develop new mechanisms & machine systems to support project requirements.
• Adaptation of existing designs where required to support customer specifications.
• Supporting downstream departments to execute new/existing designs including identifying opportunities for design improvement/value engineering.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Design & detailing of new components, mechanisms & systems.
• Development of new processes including the use of new materials.
• Development of existing components/designs.
• Issuing of machine parts on SAP in accordance with machine delivery schedules.
• Supporting assembly/manufacturing in building/commissioning machines.
• Liaising with the Sales team to provide support for technical bids.
• Creating customer documentation and creating/maintaining records to Fives Landis or customer\'s own standards.
• Conduct design reviews, DFMEAs and PFMEAs.
• Working on machine design projects (machine specification, mechanism design, tooling design…etc.) as required.
• Understand, and work at all times in line with Fives Values and Directives; specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.

Key Skills Requirements

• Minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous CAD experience preferable, ideally Siemens NX.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel etc.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
• Ability to work with various departments and with people at all levels of the company.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.