Mechanical Design Engineer 

Summary

An internationally acclaimed company that specialise in the design and manufacture of rail engineering technology is looking to hire a Mechanical Design Engineer to support their growing team in Plymouth

Working alongside companies like Network Rail, Deutsche Bahn, Siemens and Thales the company supplies over 100 products, all designed to increase productivity, reduce possession times and improve railway and worker safety.

Qualifications experience required for the Mechanical Design Engineer Role

• Strong mechanical engineering degree (MEng/BEng) from a mid-upper tier university, with evidence of solid fundamentals (mechanics, materials, analysis).
• Experience in railway and/or regulated industry ie manufacturing 

Skills

• Demonstrates ownership of complex mechanical design tasks (not just support)
• Strong CAD and drawing standards, and experience taking designs through validation
• The ability to generate innovative and practically sound design solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively chair meetings
• and interpret, create and present technical documents.
• The ability to build positive working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Technical expertise and experience in mechanical engineering, including modern best practice (e.g. peer review/evaluation).
• The ability to complete mechanical analysis to a high standard for customer approval.
• Good communication, collaboration, and behaviours suited to a small, hands-on, close-knit engineering team
• Exposure to validation, testing, or regulated / safety-critical environments (desirable)
• Good communication, collaboration, and behaviours suited to a small, hands-on, close-knit engineering team

Responsibilities:

• To design, develop and oversee the production of new products.
• Lead design projects from specification to production engaging all relevant stakeholders.
• Support the production of existing product portfolio.
• Completing new and modifying existing 3D modelling files and engineering drawings ensuring that they are correctly filed and issued.
• Provide standard operating instructions, production engineering design, jig and fixture design and procurement.
• Draft and develop technical documentation including design specifications, design proposals, testing plans and reports, product manuals, mechanical analysis reports, risk assessments and assurance documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Carry out engineering analysis of new and existing designs in accordance with engineering best practice and relevant standards and regulations.
• Provide production support including problem solving and continuous improvement of manufacturing process.
• The provision of factory and field technical support to sales and marketing activities including technical presentations and demonstrations.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and other companies within the group.
• Carry out the development and technical support of key product line, help prepare project cost estimates and proactively report variance to budget.

Salary: Circa £40,000 - £52,000 - Negotiable dependant on level of experience plus package including;

• 10% Annual Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday

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