Mechanical Engineer

2 months ago

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Optamor Full time

**Contract6 months - Mechanical Engineer**

Mechanical Engineering

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

**About the Role**

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for carrying out the duties of the Engineering department, including design, prototyping, design proving, engineering documentation, and supporting calculations. This role demands a high level of innovativethinking and the ability to synthesise ideas into functioning and manufacturable products that are compliant to design specifications and applicable legislation. Working within a team of engineers and Design Authorities to design and develop high integritycomponents, complex mechanisms and linkages that will function and be durable in challenging military environments.

Responsibilities and Duties
- Use requirements specifications and a design brief to develop innovative yet robust design solutions that are compliant and fit for purpose
- Use CREO Parametric CAD to produce both concept and detail designs
- Produce supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions
- Work with SMEs, Users and Lethality/Physical Design Authorities to develop concept design solutions
- Work with a team of Design Engineers with agreed interfaces to develop a single sub-system design solution
- Work with CAD engineers to enable the production of drawings and design data pack.
- Create and present Design Review data packs to Senior Engineers and Governors.
- Assist with the production of prototypes and confirm designs with manufacturing/purchasing teams
- Perform physical testing and design proving activities on engineering prototypes
- Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable, industry and business standards.
- Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable programme safety requirements and governing safety legislation.

**Required skills, qualifications and experience**

The Mechanical Design Engineer role will require the following qualifications and skills as a minimum.
- Proven experience in the design and development of mechanical products.
- Experience of working within the defence or industry.
- In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD software and experience of using the tool to produce designs.
- Windchill PDM.
- Extensive knowledge of complex mechanism design and principles.
- Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations.
- Proven track record of successful design and product development for use in harsh environments.
- Understanding of current materials, treatments and finishing technology for use in defence products.
- Impeccable attention to design detail.
- Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively.

Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialistrecruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

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