Futures seek to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to design metal (extrusions, fabrication, castings, etc), plastic enclosures and additional mechanical components for an electro-mechanical engineering business. Production assistance with the design of jigs/fixtures will also be required from time to time. As Mechanical Design Engineer you will have a recognised mechanical engineering qualification and at least three years of design experience in all types of enclosures for a high volume manufacturing business. It would be beneficial for the appointed Mechanical Design Engineer to have experience in industrial / product design and have a flair for the aesthetic. On offer is the opportunity to join an industry-leading business that designs and manufactures their product on-site near Castleford. Our client has a full order book for the foreseeable future which is made up of some of the biggest names in British engineering.
Mechanical Design Engineer – Role and Responsibilities – Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks
* Design plastic injection moulded components
* Design fabricated interlocking aluminium & steel enclosures
* Carry out mechanical fit and compatibility checks on electronic assemblies. Produce wiring diagrams and assembly instructions
when required
* Assist production with the design of relevant jigs & fixtures, and manage their manufacture
* Ensure all products are designed for ease of manufacture & assembly
* Evaluate components from datasheet information and then approve through appropriate testing
* Build and test initial samples and qualify the design with the correct documentation
* Provide technical support to Production for day-to-day design, performance and quality issues which arise
Mechanical Design Engineer – Skills and Abilities – Mechanical Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks
* Of degree calibre within mechanical engineering or equivalent
* Familiar with 2D & 3D modelling and design packages. Solidworks preferred but not essential
* Knowledge of metal (castings, sheet metal, extrusions, castings, etc)
* Experience in high volume manufacturing environment with design for manufacture and test
Mechanical Design Engineer / Sheet Metal / Plastic / Aluminium / Assembly / Mechanical Engineer / Solidworks
If this role could appeal, please do apply now!