Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Essex

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent

We are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Essex. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing mechanical designs and drawings for a range of mechanical systems and equipment, working within a team of mechanical design engineers on varied engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal departments to design parts, assemblies and equipment layouts
• Produce detailed manufacturing drawings and supporting documentation including bills of materials (BOMs), sub-assembly drawings, schematics and schedules
• Maintain and update standard machine builds and library components to ensure consistency across projects
• Update and maintain mechanical drawings and documentation for equipment upgrades and modifications
• Develop and implement mechanical design standards, processes and procedures
• Maintain accurate 3D CAD models, assemblies and associated engineering documentation
• Ensure drawings and documentation are updated and shared with relevant departments throughout the project lifecycle
• Support drawing control, document management and revision control using Autodesk Vault
• Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager to manage workload, project timelines and design deliverables
• Ensure legacy part and assembly data is maintained and updated to meet system requirements
• Maintain accurate item and assembly information within engineering systems
• Follow drawing office procedures and engineering standards at all times
• Apply good health and safety practices in all engineering activities

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous mechanical design experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor (3D), Autodesk AutoCAD (2D) and Autodesk Vault
• Experience with other CAD systems such as SolidWorks will also be considered
• Knowledge of geometrical tolerancing and design (GT&D)
• Strong understanding of BS 8888 drafting standards
• Good understanding of machining, sheet metal and fabrication processes
• Ability to interpret complex equipment assembly drawings and produce accurate technical documentation
• Familiarity with automated machinery, capital equipment or industrial systems
• Experience working on engineer-to-order projects with longer project timelines
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as Business Central is beneficial
• Previous workshop, manufacturing or apprenticeship-based engineering experience is advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on varied engineering projects within a collaborative engineering environment

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