Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Proactive Global Full time
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary: £50,000 - Depending on experience
Location: Cambridge
Proactive are currently searching for a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer. Based in Cambridge and reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader the applicant would be involved in the whole lifecycle of product development from concept and prototype stages, through to production and support.
This role requires experience and skills across the full development lifecycle; from technical specification through design and verification, and into product integration and production.
This role requires a candidate capable of delivering highly robust and thoroughly tested mechanical design solutions as well as one capable of leading mechanical development on new product development projects.
Key Responsibilities:
To drive the specification, design and detailing of mechanical components and assemblies to develop innovative mechanical solutions.
To liaise closely with the Project Manager and Project Team, identifying design requirements: function, reliability, cost, serviceability, and ensure the design integrates correctly.
From the design in Solidworks, to produce timely assembly drawings and detail drawings specifying materials, machining tolerances and assembly notes.
To produce bills of materials specifying bought out components and their source of supply.
To obtain cost effective quotations from vendors for manufactured parts and place timely orders
Provide technical support to the Manufacturing Team, Procurement and the Design Team, providing assistance with test and build procedures, and the transfer of the product to manufacturing and the customer.
Ensuring new product designs meet all the necessary requirements and mandatory standards.
Responsible for ensuring the mechanical design of new product developments are delivered to an acceptable quality and on time.
Understanding technical risks and devising and implementing mitigation plans
Supporting product integration and acceptance testing
Technical support to end customers.
To become familiar with, and adhere to, the Company and Parent Company processes, policies and procedures.
Knowledge and Experience:
Relevant qualification (HNC, HND or degree) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with more than five years product development and manufacture experience.preferably in a multidisciplinary manufacturing environment.
Experience of mechanisms, fluid handling, drives, jigs, fixtures, sheet metal, pneumatics, and safe machine design.
Experienced Solidworks user, competent with the use of MS Office software and MRP systems.
Sound knowledge of low to medium volume manufacturing techniques.
Knowledge and Experience
CILT level 3 or equivalent
Import / Export training
Experience in shipping dangerous goods by road and / or air would be beneficial.
IT skills, especially Excel
Experience in moving large machinery by road, air and sea.
Fork Lift Licence preferred although training to be provided.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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