Mechanical Design Engineer; OUTSIDE IR35

Senior Mechanical Engineer (6 Month Contract)

The role is within the R&D department in Weymouth. As the Senior Mechanical Engineer you will conceptualise and deliver the mechanical design of SMT printing machines and associated modules.

• Develop new designs, processes, or systems based on new or evolving technology.
• Carry out complex and/or nonstandard technical analyses.
• Conduct technical risk analysis and identify mitigation measures.
• Take an active role in identifying and defining project requirements, problems, and opportunities.
• Conduct investigations and research to undertake design, development, and analysis tasks effectively.
• Implement design solutions with safety, sustainability, scalability, and maintainability in mind.
• Lead and assist others to meet changing technical and managerial needs.
• Exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Lead, chair, contribute to, and record meetings and discussions.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, and other documentation.
• Prepare proposals or studies, identify goals, and lead collective work efforts.
• Understand the safety implications of your role and manage safe systems of work.
• Carry out and record Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Master’s Degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent Level 7 qualification) with mid-level experience, OR a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6 qualification) with senior-level experience, OR Chartered Engineer status with mid-level experience.
• High-level understanding of the functional interdependencies of dynamic mechanical, electromechanical, and mechatronic systems.
• Proven experience in defining, designing, and assembling manufacturing processes, costs, and geometric tolerances.
• Good knowledge of NX CAD tools (or similar) and EDM systems such as Teamcenter PLM.
• High-level knowledge of BS8888 and/or ISO
  8015.
• Familiarity with the product creation and change management processes.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• DFM and DFA knowledge.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of SAP and FEA static linear analysis skills.