Mechanical Design Engineer - Cranleigh, United Kingdom - Cranleigh Scientific

Cranleigh Scientific

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Cranleigh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Cranleigh STEM is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join an innovative business in the sustainability and clean energy sector on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will be based at their state-of-the-art facility in Cranleigh, Surrey.

The role of Mechanical Design Engineer will involve working as part of a cross-functional, highly motivated, dynamic, and rapidly growing team of engineers.

The role will include the expectation to work on a wide variety of mechanical and structural products, including 3D modelling of assemblies, sub-assemblies, and 2D drawings to support the next generation of clean energy solutions being developed at the company.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver robust design solutions that fulfil the fundamental design requirements.
Generate design requirements and identify risk areas.
Develop 3D CAD and engineering drawings for assemblies and components, along where required with test rigs and assembly fixtures.
Understand and comply with relevant International Standards.
Responsible for delivering parts, assemblies, and systems from concept to proof of principle, as part of the design team.
Develop engineering expertise on design, manufacturing technology, materials, production methods, prototyping and testing.

Skills and Experience

Degree (or equivalent), in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (ideally 2:1 or better), with an appreciable level of industrial experience in the design and development of mechanical systems.
Capable of performing hand calculations to provide initial design direction and confidence in follow up simulation results.
High level of knowledge of 3D computer aided design (CAD) software packages (preferably with experience in Solidworks).
Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Understanding of physical failure methods and approaches to root cause analysis.
Good grasp of design verification approaches and ability to define suitable test methods.