Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer

Date Rate: Best in Industry

Location: Cambridge

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of our clients products. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for providing mechanical design resource to client's Engineering department.

Description:

To drive the specification, design and detailing of mechanical components and assemblies to develop innovative mechanical solutions
To liaise closely with the Project Manager and Project Team, identifying design requirements: function, reliability, cost, serviceability, and ensure the design integrates correctly
From the design in Solidworks, to produce timely assembly drawings and detail drawings specifying materials, machining tolerances and assembly notes
To produce bills of materials specifying bought out components and their source of supply
To obtain cost effective quotations from vendors for manufactured parts and place timely orders
Throughout the build process, to provide technical support to the Manufacturing Team, Procurement and the Design Team, providing assistance with test and build procedures, and the transfer of the product to manufacturing and the customer
Defining appropriate, cost-effective manufacturing techniques
Understanding technical risks and devising and implementing mitigation plans
Ensuring new product designs meet all the necessary requirements and mandatory standards
Responsible for ensuring the mechanical design of new product developments are delivered to an acceptable quality and on time
Definition of product acceptance criteria & testing
Supporting product integration and acceptance testing
Technical support to end customers
To become familiar with, and adhere to, the Company and Parent Company processes, policies and procedures

Knowledge and Experience:

Relevant qualification (HNC, HND or degree) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experienced Mechanical Engineer with more than five years product development and manufacture experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary manufacturing environment
Experience of mechanisms, fluid handling, drives, jigs, fixtures, sheet metal, pneumatics, and safe machine design
Experienced Solidworks user, competent with the use of MS Office software and MRP systems
Sound knowledge of low to medium volume manufacturing techniques

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Astitva Srivastava on (phone number removed) or a.srivastava2.

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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