Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Chess Dynamics

Horsham, United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

• Innovative design skills in electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery.
• Work with the team to perform classical engineering analysis on designs including stress, fatigue & vibration using conventional analysis and computer simulation.
• Produce detail engineering and assembly drawings for manufacturing, perform lab testing for verification and conformance of design outputs to meet the design inputs.
• Assist with developing engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigation and any other formal documentation to support customer requirements.
• Liaise with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control and drive systems into equipment designs.
• Have experience of working within a closely integrated, mixed discipline, project design team to produce quality design solutions in line with cost, time and quality requirements.
• Provide support for the production, test and field engineering teams. Support the sales teams with bids and quotations.
• Assist with creating designs in 3D CAD using SolidWorks software.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Have greater than 2 years of experience working in an engineering role.
• Have experience in the design of complex mechanisms and structures for use in harsh environments - preferably in the defence industry.
• Have proven experience in the design of systems from original concept design, produced from a specification, through to production.
• Can analyse the loads on, and design solutions for, items such as gear drives bearings and motors.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of machining, casting, fabrication and moulding techniques.
• Have experience in the use of SolidWorks CAD system.
• Ability to liaise with customers verbally and in writing in an effective manner, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.

Desirable

• Have experience designing equipment for use in harsh environments.
• Experience of working in the Defence or related sectors particularly in R&D and manufacturing, such as scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies
• Have greater than 5 years of experience working in an engineering role.

Personal Attributes

• Have a flair for innovation, new concept designs and a passion for mechanical engineering.
• Ability to liaise with customers verbally and in writing in an effective manner, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.
• Have excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders to understand diverse and complex requirements.
• Ability to fit in and work well both in a team and in working autonomously when required.
• Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in performing engineering calculations.
• Experience of working and delivering within a continuous improvement environment coupled with a personal drive for continuous improvement.

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