Design Engineer - Mechanical

Position: Design Engineer - Mechanical
Location: East Devon
Rate/Salary: £36,000 - £48,000 DOE
Benefits: Excellent Benefits Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors - visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Design Engineer - Mechanical

Typically, this person will be responsible for producing innovative and cost-effective mechanical designs from concept through to production using 3D CAD. The role focuses on developing high-quality engineering solutions, creating detailed models and drawings, supporting prototype development and working closely with manufacturing and project teams to deliver successful mechanical products

Working within a collaborative engineering environment, the Design Engineer will play a key role in delivering complex mechanical systems across automotive and specialist engineering applications.

HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded engineering business specialising in the design and manufacture of special purpose machinery and equipment.

Duties and responsibilities of the Design Engineer - Mechanical:

• Apply existing knowledge and experience to produce innovative mechanical designs
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and engineering drawings to company standards
• Design mechanical components and assemblies from concept through to production
• Design sheet metal, machined, fabricated and cast components
• Apply practical knowledge of automotive systems and mechanical engineering principles
• Visualise complex assemblies using a systems engineering approach
• Select suitable materials and manufacturing processes
• Carry out hand calculations and support FEA/CAE assessments where appropriate
• Assess prototypes to ensure correct fit, function and performance
• Revise existing designs to meet changing project requirements
• Maintain accurate drawing records and PDM documentation
• Liaise with suppliers to source suitable components
• Participate in design reviews and implement engineering improvements
• Produce technical reports and maintain project documentation
• Support vehicle testing and data logging activities where required
• Work independently whilst collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects on time

Some of the technologies and software you may be working with include:

• SolidWorks
• 3D CAD
• PDM (Product Data Management)
• ANSYS
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
• Microsoft Office
• Engineering Drawing Standards
• Vehicle Data Logging Equipment

Qualifications and requirements for the Design Engineer - Mechanical:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a Mechanical Design Engineer position
• Strong 3D CAD modelling and engineering drawing experience
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies from concept through to manufacture
• Practical knowledge of automotive systems and mechanical engineering principles
• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, fabrications and cast components
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Strong communication skills with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams
• Good report writing, documentation and organisational skills
• Computer literate with the ability to adapt to new engineering software
• Ability to work on your own initiative and deliver against project timescales
• Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach to engineering design

Desirable Experience

• SolidWorks expertise
• ANSYS / FEA analysis
• Structural analysis
• PDM drawing control
• Vehicle testing and data logging
• Special Purpose Machinery
• Automotive Engineering
• Defence vehicle design
• Manufacturing or production environment experience
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative mechanical engineering projects
• Exposure to complex automotive and specialist engineering applications
• Collaborative engineering and design environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Work from concept through to production on technically challenging projects