Mechanical Design Engineer

We are recruiting a Mechanical Design Engineer for our reputable client on a permanent basis.

Role: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
Salary: £35000 (DOE)

About our Client hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer:

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to support new and existing valve projects. This permanent opportunity will involve producing engineering drawings, Bills of Materials and Installation, Operating and Maintenance manuals to agreed quality standards and timescales.

Key Responsibilities as a Mechanical Design Engineer:

Provide 3D design concepts and planning drawings to meet sales briefs
Produce designs and drawings to BS8888 standards
Create Installation, Operating and Maintenance manuals to meet customer and production requirements
Modify designs and drawings as required to support continual improvement and DFM changes
Issue and control drawings in line with company procedures
Maintain filing systems and general drawing office housekeeping
Transfer legacy drawings into the updated CAD PDM system
Control parts identification and compile BOMs using the company’s supply chain management system
Check own work for accuracy and completeness
Support specification and testing of electrical items fitted to valves and third-party products
Understand ATEX implications on valve designs and drawings
Provide design support across manufacturing, including machine shop, assembly, purchasing, inspection, stores and dispatch
Assist the Technical Manager during R&D projects
Provide design support for Sales and Marketing when required
Maintain acceptable levels of departmental tidiness and organisation
Work in line with company Health and Safety requirements

Requirements for the Mechanical Design Engineer role:

Mechanical Design Engineering experience is essential
Knowledge of rotating mechanisms would be advantageous
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
Competent with 3D CAD systems such as Autodesk Inventor or similar
Good IT awareness
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Able to manage own workload and meet targets and objectives
Willing to improve own performance wherever possible
Understanding of basic electrical concepts