As a Mechanical Engineer your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Develop concepts, layouts, and detailed designs for compact, highly integrated products
- Design mechanical parts and assemblies using Solidworks that meet the specified requirements
- Incorporate the principles of Design for Manufacture, Design for Assembly, and Design for Cost into your designs and drawings
- Create technical drawings and manufacturing data packs in accordance with recognised standards.
- Manage and maintain design data with standard best-practice configuration management procedures
- Be “hands-on” with the evaluation and testing of prototypes and engineering samples
- Complete thermal analysis using suitable tools and techniques and create designs that effectively manage the thermal loading of the products
- Support the development of the R&D test & prototyping lab within the office
- Provide training and technical support as required for other members
Requirements...
- Experience in a similar role
- Experience using CAD software to generate 3D models of components of assemblies and technical drawing packs
- Experience working with hardware engineers on the design and integration of PCBs
- Experience with common techniques and analysis methods for effective thermal management of electronics
- Experience with configuration management (PDM/PLM)
- Understanding of manufacturing methods suitable for prototyping, low and high-volume production (eg 3D printing, machining, etching, injection moulding, etc)
- Experience and desire to use common hand tools for assembling, measuring, and testing prototypes and engineering samples
- Experience managing procurement and manufacturing of components with suppliers and vendors
- You should have strong communication skills and be comfortable communicating your ideas and opinions with engineers, vendors, and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong documentation and organisational skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
- Must have the right to work in the UK