Mechanical Design Engineer - Tamworth, United Kingdom - Proftech Talent Ltd

Proftech Talent Ltd

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Tamworth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:
Office based, Tamworth, Staffs

Role:

To design and detail Special purpose Jigs and fixtures, machine automaton, and machine parts. using Solidworks 3D CAD

Create BOM's, and maintain accurate records of the project, through to the project PostMortem.

Person:

You will hold a recognised Engineering qualification. Either through an apprenticeship, HNC or up to Degree.

You should be comfortable reading and working from legacy 2D drawings, and have the ability to concept a design solution, from a short brief, onto a blank piece of paper.

You should be willing to learn and have a flexible approach to problem solving.

Attention to detail is important, as is working to required timelines.

You would be expected to have a basic materials knowledge of steels, and their heat treatment / coating.

A knowledge of Copper (Cu) and its alloys would be useful.

You should be familiar with design principles such as Design for Manufacture, and Lean

Manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Designing products from initial concept through to detail design using SolidWorks 3D CAD.
Using existing standardised designs as a basis for configured/derived products.
Specifying technical information for purchasing and manufacture.
Producing accurate 3D model with Solidworks to facilitate paperless manufacturing
Generate bills of materials and related documentation for purchasing and manufacture.
Complying with regulatory compliance
Design for ease of manufacture
Understanding manufacturing costs
Carry out site surveys
Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Experience using 3D CAD. Computer literacy generally be good.
Experience designing special purpose machines, assembly automation, and fixturing
Experience of sheetmetal and welded structural fabrications.
Experience working within quality systems and regulatory affairs an advantage.