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Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 6-month initial contract at their site in Brighton.
- Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks and have resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.
- 4 days a week onsite in Brighton.
- OUTSIDE IR35, rates are open for negotiation.
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
Essential
- 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.
- Design products with low costs from the outset (DFMA & Design to Cost methodologies)
- 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.
