Mechanical Design Engineer

My client, a leading manufacturer of safety critical components are currently looking fir a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their award winning R&D / Engineering team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in investigating new technologies and developing our next generation of products, while at the same time supporting and improving our existing products.

Responsibilities

• Generating innovative product concepts and solutions and seeing them through to production.
• Investigate new technologies and innovations that could be applied in NPD.
• Support and maintenance of current products manufactured in international locations.
• Managing / coordinating engineering changes and maintain detailed design records.
• Preparing and release of component specifications, Bill Of Materials and drawings
• Liaise with suppliers, purchasing, quality and manufacturing
• Participate in field evaluations ensuring best in class cost / quality versus competitors

Key skills and attributes

• Must have a relevant engineering qualification and suitable commercial mechanical design experience;
• Experience in mechanical product design of mid / high volume electronic products
• Specific experience in the design of several of the following;
• Aluminium and plastic extrusions,
• Design of plastic / metal enclosures for electronic products to meet demanding environmental requirements.
• Cable assemblies, PCB design appreciation, component selection / testing / approvals
• Proficient in 3D CAD systems
• Be able to manage designs and projects from requirements through to manufacture
• Be a pro-active and customer focused self-starter with a can do attitude
• The ability and personality to liaise with customers and colleagues
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferable skills

• AutoCAD (2D), Autodesk Inventor (2D & 3D)
• Knowledge of optical design would be advantageous e.g. Lens / Light-pipe design
• Tool design experience
• An understanding of wiring diagrams
• Basic understanding or electronics components

This role is based at their Head Office in Maidenhead, Berkshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and highly motivated individual.