Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


United Kingdom Bentham Instruments Ltd. Full time

Date Posted : 1st May 2024
Location : Reading, UK
Package : Competitive base salary with attractive bonus

An exciting opportunity to put your mechanical engineering skills to support the OEM and new product development programs of a well-established, scientific instrument manufacturer.

Bentham Instruments Limited is seeking R&D mechanical engineers to support the development of OEM and new products, from the start-up phase, through prototype to production. Playing a critical role in the early-stage development environment, you will bring excellent mechanical engineering skills with the ability to think outside the box in the solution of technical challenges.

Company Profile: Bentham Instruments Limited has a world-wide reputation in optics and photonics. A privately-owned company, for over 40 years, we have been at the fore-front of the development and manufacture of scientific instrumentation used to characterise sources of light, detectors and materials and for in vivo applications. Our diverse client base comprises industrial R&D, production and quality departments, universities, research establishments, hospitals and national metrology institutes. With an enviable reputation for quality and service and a global presence, we have an ambitious plan for growth.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop high class optical scientific instrumentation from initial concept
  • Ensure designs not only fulfil function but are easy to manufacture
  • Ensure a smooth transition of new products into manufacturing
  • Exhibit a great attitude as a team player

Preferred Experience / skills:

  • BSc or MSc in mechanical engineering
  • severalyears of relevant experience, preferably in opto-mechanical product design
  • Experience of working in a design team, generating functioning 3D models and 2D model packs ready for manufacture and build manual packs
  • Significant experience in using and producing engineering drawings
  • Experience in designing high precision metalwork, sheet metal components and manufacturing
  • Previous experience in ensuring a smooth transition to manufacturing, including first article inspection
  • Experience of liaising with suppliers
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to work on the development of high quality optical instrumentation. If you find this role motivating and challenging, please send your CV and cover letter topersonnel@bentham.co.uk .

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