Job vacancy - Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Position: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Reference: CHacs223
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
As the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will be supporting the continuous improvement of their growing range of innovative chemistry equipment. You will be working in their R&D team and liaising closely with Production to help manage the lifecycle of new and existing products.
- Reporting to the R&D Manager
- Managing and delivering product improvement projects (proactive and reactive Continuous Improvement)
- Mechanical and electromechanical design upgrades at component and system level using SolidWorks software within a SolidWorks PDM system
- Quick and efficient product engineering solutions to minimise assembly downtime
- Sourcing (materials, suppliers, sub-contractors)
- Risk analysis and mitigation of component and supplier bottlenecks
- Testing (establishing test protocols, collecting, and analysing results, reporting)
- Identifying and working with consultants and external partners, e.g., on electronics design
- Planning and costing (project plans, timelines, budgeting)
- Preparation and updating of documentation, marketing material, instructions, production packs, BOMs, checking procedures, FATs, QA, testing, etc.
- Reporting (presenting updates and progress reports)
- Contributing to New Product Development projects
- Assisting in the design of products and creating innovative solutions to meet customer needs
- Identification, evaluation, and integration of mechanical and electronic components, including power supplies, PCBs, motors, fittings, connectors, sensors, etc.
- Helping out other departments as and when required, including:
- Marketing - creating drawings and models for marketing material
- Production - designing jigs, troubleshooting
To be successful in this role of Senior Mechanical Design Engineer we would love to speak to anyone who has experience of:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years minimum working experience in an industrial or R&D environment with a track record of delivering projects on time and to budget
- Continuous Improvement / product lifecycle management in an engineering environment, preferably in the scientific equipment manufacturing sector
- Design experience including both mechanical and electronic system components
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials (e.g., machining, moulding, casting, sheet metal, coatings, etc.)
- Excellent knowledge of 3D SolidWorks
- Experience sourcing materials from suppliers
- Full driving license (no specialist license is required)
ACS are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role you desire.