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Mechanical Design Engineer
Basildon
30,000 - 40,000 per annum
Pin Point Recruitment are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for a manufacturing company based in Basildon.
The business specialises in the design and assembly of filling and machinery for industries such a pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for producing mechanical design/drawings for mechanical systems and equipment.
Mechanical Design Engineer Job Role:
- Generating manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts, with supporting mechanical
- documentation (schedules, [bill of materials], sub-assembly drawings, schematics, etc.)
- Maintaining existing mechanical drawings and documentation when existing equipment is
- upgraded or modified.
- Act as a liaison between the drawing office and Mechanical Technicians/sub-suppliers,
- and work with other departments as necessary to ensure the correct parts are
- ordered/supplied for assembly
- Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager for the workload to ensure project timelines are
- adhered to and any deviation is communicated to the project team.
- Ensure all mechanical drawings are updated in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of
- the project and shared with all relevant departments, along with maintaining current correct
- revisions in the data-management system (Autodesk Vault)
- Assist, where required, with other tasks within the Drawing Office Department, such as
- enquiry drawings, site surveys, etc.
Mechanical Design Engineer Skills Required:
- Working knowledge in an industrial/design environment of Autodesk products, including
- AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), Autodesk Vault (User only), although other 3D CAD
- software knowledge may be considered, such as SolidWorks etc.
- Experience in drafting standards for BS 8888
- Mechanical design experience in a working environment in an industrial design role
- Recognised engineering certification/apprenticeship
- Good understanding of engineering techniques, including machining, sheet metal,
- fabrication
- Able to interpret equipment assembly drawings and maintain the high-quality finish and
- output levels expected by our customers
- Familiarity with Automated production machinery or other similar equipment - Desirable
- Experience in a project environment across a multi-functional project team - Desirable
- Understanding of conveyor design - Desirable
- Understanding of airflow and ductwork design and calculations- Desirable
- Understanding of ATEX standards requirements
- Understanding of safety standards requirements for the design of equipment
Apply now for more information.
