Mechanical Design Engineer – IM3224 FULL TIME, PERMANENT
Owing to continued growth, we are now looking for an additional Mechanical Design Engineer for a leading design and manufacturer of precision motion control products, to join their rapidly growing team in Cambridgeshire.
Working in a multidisciplinary team of Engineers and in close collaboration with their German site, this job role offers design creativity, technical challenges, and the opportunity to work on multiple projects.
Collaborating closely with Germany, the ideal candidate will have fluent German language skills and be flexible in regular travel to Germany to facilitate projects into production.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Design and improve mechanical mechanisms for precision motion control
- To develop, assemble, test and evaluate theoretical designs following concurrence engineering approach
- Produce detailed specifications of the product from data analysis gathered from testing
- Discuss and review technical challenges with team members, sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturing departments to find root cause and resolution to the problems
- Ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) is implemented in the design
- Ensure Design for Compliance is implemented in the design
- To make sure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating conditions
- Planning and overseeing the product development and ensure deadlines are met
- Consider implications of issues such as cost creep, compliance, safety and time constraints and apply strategies to minimise them
- Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure complete knowledge transfer of products into production.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, there are future opportunities for Career Development which include progression to Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, other engineering discipline, or Team Leader opportunities in other areas.
Qualifications and Experience:
As the successful Mechanical Design Engineer, you should be qualified to Degree level or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering discipline.
You should have strong experience in product development with proven record of released products.
Experience with 3D and 2D modelling software, demonstrating a creative ability with attention to detail, and the experience of producing high quality manufacturing drawings containing full tolerance and detailed finishing specifications is essential for this role.
Additional Information:
Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK. Copies of Passport and Visa will be requested for verification.
Working with the German office it is essential candidates can speak German.
Skills: Mechanical Design, CAD, 2D, 3D, Design Engineer, Precision, German.
To Apply Direct: Please send CV & Covering Letter to [email protected]