Mechanical Design Engineer

Do you want to own a design from first sketch to finished product?

Our client is a scientific engineering company in Warrington. They design bespoke electro-mechanical products for high-tech customers in aerospace, science and industry. They also run their own specialist test laboratory. They need a Mechanical Design Engineer to own projects from start to finish.

What you will do

Meet customers and agree the technical requirement.
Design new products from a blank sheet in 3D CAD.
Run design calculations and FEA, including thermal and dynamic analysis.
Apply GD&T to precision parts and assemblies.
Build prototypes, then test and validate them.
Design test fixtures and rigs for the in-house laboratory.
Work with electronics engineers on motors, sensors and wiring.
Hand designs over to manufacture and support assembly.
Work across several projects at once, some short and some long term.

What you will bring

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar subject.
Around 3 to 5 years of mechanical design experience. Less is fine if your work is excellent.
Strong skills in SolidWorks or another 3D CAD package.
Confident use of GD&T.
Hands-on FEA experience. Thermal or dynamic analysis is a real plus.
A good grasp of the physics behind a design.
The ability to balance performance with cost.
An open approach. You share ideas and listen to others.

It would be great if you also have

Aerospace or high-reliability design experience.
Experience of vacuum systems or vacuum testing.
Experience with electro-mechanical design, motors or test rigs.
Experience working directly with customers.

If it sounds like an ideal opportunity for you, please apply for immediate consideration