Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace industry. They are looking to add a dynamic Mechanically biased Design Engineer to their team on a permanent basis. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys challenge and variety in their day to day.


Mechanical Design Engineer
Permanent position
Global manufacturer of precision components
10% matched pension, 25 days holiday & life assurance

Responsibilities of the Position

• To support the Operations Director to meet overall business objectives.
• To assist with the identification, development and implementation of process improvements.
• To ensure that all work meets customer (internal and external) expectations on delivery and quality.
• To be flexible and adaptable.

Key Area Responsibilities

• Design forgings to meet customer requirements within company capabilities.
• Design tool and die requirements to customer requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet agreed standards.
• Maintain IT record systems within department.
• Make necessary modifications to meet customer requirements.
• Produce all necessary drawings and documentation to effectively allow customer components, tools and dies to be manufactured.
• Recommend and implement system modifications as required.
• Assemble working manuals/records to allow forging operations to be carried out.  This to include Forge Instruction Sheets etc.
• Responsible for all design work within Lincoln Plant.
• Responsible for design of new types of tooling to meet complex forging and quality standards.
• Upgrade and widen scope of computer systems within engineering department.
• Provide shop-floor support as required.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the management team.

Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience of working within a relevant design role gained in an Engineering environment.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Aerospace or Design Engineering. 
• Familiarity with the forging ability of metals and basic metallurgy.
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD Software (preferably Creo) and Forge Simulation.
• Excellent IT skills to include Mini Tab.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm
• Friday - 8am to 3.30pm

 
Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 10% matched pension
• 3x annual salary life assurance
• Profit related bonus scheme

Please note this role will be site based.