13 Oct
System Recruitment
Rochester
Job description
Engineering Jobs Rochester, England £40000 - £50000 per annum Permanent Apply Now
Mechanical Design Engineer
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a UK based robotics manufacturing turnkey automation solution company.
Key Skills : Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotic Automation, 3D modelling, Autodesk Inventor
Salary : £40,000 £50,000 benefits
Location : Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DR
As Mechanical Design Engineer you will have proven experience of mechanical design process of industrial equipment. You must be able to develop fully functional concepts and develop into a fully functional design optimized and ready for production.
Knowledge of bespoke robot end of arm tooling and fixtures is desirable but not a requirement. Excellent communication skills are essential.
A mechanical engineering degree is essential along with proven 3D CAD experience, preferably in Autodesk Inventor.
Preferred software knowledge and other skills :
- Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Experience making Gantt charts (any software)
- Excellent 3D CAD skills
- Knowledge of 5s, Six Sigma or Lean beneficial
- Excellent communication skills are essential
- A team player as well as being able to work individually under pressure
- Highly organised and adaptable to ever changing priorities
- Core knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC milling, welding and fabrication, assembly
- Great understanding of geometric tolerances
- Conversant about British technical and legislative standards
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a vital role within the company and you role will include :
- Mechanical concept design of Robotic Automation Equipment using 3D modelling
- Detailed design using 3D modelling software
- Design calculation and verification
- Project responsibilities will include customer liaison, overseeing design review meetings, specifying bought in components and costing of such, management of sub-contractors when needed, support on commissioning and testing, working closely with the senior management team making sure project deadlines are met
- Mentoring junior staff members
- Travelling for site surveys and customer meetings when required (UK mainly)
- Actively take part in continuous in-house improvements
- Take part in regular internal project update meetings
- Creation of risk assessments from start to finish of project CE and UKCA documentation responsibilities
- Working closely with the electrical and control teams in terms of design and technical guidance.
▶️ Mechanical Design Engineer
🖊️ System Recruitment
📍 Rochester