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Our client, a high technology business, is currently seeking a hands on Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the manufacturing sector. This permanent role requires significant experience in mechanical engineering, with responsibilities spanning mechanical design activities across the business. The role involves working collaboratively with engineers and colleagues both in the UK and US to ensure product design and manufacture ability meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Take ownership of the physical mechanical design process of all products to ensure they meet standard design guidelines and policy
Design components for radiation detection systems based on product and customer requirements
Use CAD software (Solidworks) to create and modify parts for CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet metal bending, and 3D printing
Build models and prototypes to validate and test designs
Provide lean solutions to challenges arising during the product development life cycle
Lead and participate in peer design reviews to ensure best design practices
Support and direct the team to produce specifications for products and materials to be used in production
Collaborate with electrical engineering, software engineering, physics, and sales to ensure new product designs meet customer requirements
Support tool/design meetings for new product introductions, informing teams on parts, assembly, timing, and cost issues
Utilise external experts when required and make informed decisions on design issues
Develop and maintain lean mechanical engineering processes
Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports, providing guidance, coaching, and motivation

Job Requirements:

Confidence and resilience in dealing with stakeholder challenges
Ability to multi-task, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills
Excellent time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Good judgement, knowing when to flag issues and when to deal with them independently
Collaborative and inclusive team member
Strong verbal and written communication skills, alongside excellent presentation skills
Understanding of electrical design requirements and their influence on mechanical design
Understanding of project/task management
Experience using Design Failure Mode and Analysis (DFMEA)
Experience in the design and testing of EMC and IP compliant equipment

Knowledge:

Degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
Hands-on mechanical engineering experience in designing, developing, and testing technology products
Proficient in SolidWorks design suite
Working understanding of SW FEA package
Designing and producing engineering solutions for varied environmental requirements (e.g., temperature, vibration, shock, ingress protection, EMC)
Current manufacturing techniques knowledge (e.g., sheet metal fabrication, machining, plastic moulding)
Material property selection for different fields and global climates
Compliance through design analysis and testing
Detail drafting and geometric tolerance practices
Documentation control processes and engineering change management
Knowledge of BOM construction
Structured problem-solving tools and methodologies
If you are a skilled Mechanical Engineer seeking a new permanent role within a dynamic and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's thriving team.

MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AS CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP