Do you want to own a design from first sketch to finished product?
Our client is a scientific engineering company in Warrington. They design bespoke electro-mechanical products for high-tech customers in aerospace, science and industry. They also run their own specialist test laboratory. They need a Mechanical Design Engineer to own projects from start to finish.
What you will do
- Meet customers and agree the technical requirement.
- Design new products from a blank sheet in 3D CAD.
- Run design calculations and FEA, including thermal and dynamic analysis.
- Apply GD&T to precision parts and assemblies.
- Build prototypes, then test and validate them.
- Design test fixtures and rigs for the in-house laboratory.
- Work with electronics engineers on motors, sensors and wiring.
- Hand designs over to manufacture and support assembly.
- Work across several projects at once, some short and some long term.
What you will bring
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar subject.
- Around 3 to 5 years of mechanical design experience. Less is fine if your work is excellent.
- Strong skills in SolidWorks or another 3D CAD package.
- Confident use of GD&T.
- Hands-on FEA experience. Thermal or dynamic analysis is a real plus.
- A good grasp of the physics behind a design.
- The ability to balance performance with cost.
- An open approach. You share ideas and listen to others.
It would be great if you also have
- Aerospace or high-reliability design experience.
- Experience of vacuum systems or vacuum testing.
- Experience with electro-mechanical design, motors or test rigs.
- Experience working directly with customers.
If it sounds like an ideal opportunity for you, please apply for immediate consideration.