Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:

Essex
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Essex. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing mechanical designs and drawings for a range of mechanical systems and equipment, working within a team of mechanical design engineers on varied engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Collaborate with internal departments to design parts, assemblies and equipment layouts

* Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and supporting documentation including bills of materials (BOMs), sub-assembly drawings, schematics and schedules

* Maintain and update standard machine builds and library components to ensure consistency across projects

* Update and maintain mechanical drawings and documentation for equipment upgrades and modifications

* Develop and implement mechanical design standards, processes and procedures

* Maintain accurate 3D CAD models, assemblies and associated engineering documentation

* Ensure drawings and documentation are updated and shared with relevant departments throughout the project lifecycle

* Support drawing control, document management and revision control using Autodesk Vault

* Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager to manage workload, project timelines and design deliverables

* Ensure legacy part and assembly data is maintained and updated to meet system requirements

* Maintain accurate item and assembly information within engineering systems

* Follow drawing office procedures and engineering standards at all times

* Apply good health and safety practices in all engineering activities

Skills and Qualifications

* Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

* Previous mechanical design experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment

* Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor (3D), Autodesk AutoCAD (2D) and Autodesk Vault

* Experience with other CAD systems such as Solid Works will also be considered

* Knowledge of geometrical tolerancing and design (GT&D)

* Strong understanding of BS 8888 drafting standards

* Good understanding of machining, sheet metal and fabrication processes

* Ability to interpret complex equipment assembly drawings and produce accurate technical documentation

* Familiarity with automated machinery, capital equipment or industrial systems

* Experience working on engineer-to-order projects with longer project timelines

* Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as Business Central is beneficial

* Previous workshop, manufacturing or apprenticeship-based engineering experience is advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on varied engineering projects within a collaborative engineering environment