Design Engineer (Mechanical)

A global specialist in the design and manufacture of high-temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors are seeking a Design Engineer to join their Engineering team to drive the next phase of development and growth.<br />As a Design Engineer your duties will include:<br />• Respond to customer enquiries, review applications, develop technical specifications<br />• Specify catalogue parts, optimise seal configurations and design bespoke seals and gaskets<br />• Create 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models, maintain design files and drawing registers<br />• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure design suitability<br />• Utilise computer-based tools (e.g.

Finite Element Analysis) to develop part designs<br />• Perform physical testing (e.g. load deflection, leak testing) to validate part performance<br />• Develop customer relationships, support Sales, develop product range and performance<br />• Perform technical investigations and provide support to internal and external Customers<br />To be successful in the role of Design Engineer you will have demonstratable skills and experience in the following:<br />• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with internal stakeholder and Customer liaison<br />• Performing engineering calculations, application review and product specification<br />• Creation of engineering drawings, AutoDesk – Autocad and Inventor, maintaining technical files<br />• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent level<br />To be considered for the role you should ideally have experience in:<br />• Precision metal forming/fabrication<br />• New product introduction, process feasibility<br />• Quality assurance &amp; auditing<br />• Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred, non-linear desirable)<br />The position benefits from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 24 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance