Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client, a Defence and Aerospace supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Brighton.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks ahead of starting.
• 4 days per week onsite in Brighton.
• Rates are open to discussion, OUTSIDE IR35.
• 3 month initial contract.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Produce design schemes and proposals in response to specifications, under guidance of lead engineers / senior designers.
• Mechanical Engineering Calculations, Stress Analysis, Fluid Dynamics (FEA and CFD).
• Understand the requirement presented in Requests for Quotation - RfQ, Specifications, System Requirements Documents.
• Development of innovative, well engineered conceptual solutions and design proposals, and guide other engineers, designers and daughtspersons to produce detailed CAD design layouts and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks)
• Guide and inspire other less experienced engineers.
• Technical Report writing and project documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to resolve problems found throughout the product development life cycle to ensure the larger programme schedule are achieved.
• Assist fellow team members with processes to improve department efficiency and accuracy.
• Calculate first order strength and performance of design solutions.
• Select appropriate materials for a durable, minimum cost product.
• Choose material forming solutions suitable for the duty and quantity of components to be made
• Check design drawings for completeness and accuracy
• Select and source proprietary parts/components that are fit for purpose
• Support project and manage own work to meet schedule
• Support Investigations, solutions and write reports
• Follow procedures to meet the requirements of ISO-9001and AS9100
• Support internal, customer and supplier meetings
• Liaise with Production Engineering to ensure optimum choice of production methods and materials for economic manufacture
• Comply with Quality Assurance (QA) requirements and QA procedures

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

• Good understanding of; Geometric Tolerancing, Stack-Up Analysis, BS8888, limits/fits.
• Proficient user of Solid Works / Solidworks PDM.
• Technical Report writing.
• Good understanding of Design Office practices, Drawing Issue and Change processes
• Familiar with the requirements and capabilities of PDM and ERP systems.
• Ability to resolve challenges quickly and ingeniously
• Design products with low costs from the outset (DFMA & Design to Cost methodologies)
• Attention to detail essential.
• Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise workload appropriately in conjunction with Project Management.
• Perform work accurately with minimal supervision; Methodical approach to their work.
• Understanding of design requirements to ensure designs meet contracted specifications.
• Mechanical Engineering Calculations.
• Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes utilised in Aerospace.