Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Widley
£ 40000 - 45000/annum ote
Our clients based near Portsmouth, are a manufacturing company specialising in the innovative design and production of electrical/electronics components.
They design and build their own production equipment, and this is a critical element of their engineering and manufacturing process. As a result, they are seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Design engineer to design and develop special-purpose machines tailored for automating the assembly, inspection, and packaging processes of electrical connectors.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Design and develop special-purpose machines and automated systems used in the assembly, inspection, and packaging of electrical connectors.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance to define project requirements, specifications, and design criteria.
- Utilise advanced CAD software to create comprehensive mechanical designs, detailed drawings, and schematics for machine components and assemblies.
- Conduct thorough design reviews, feasibility studies, and analysis to ensure compliance with technical requirements, performance objectives, and industry standards.
- Evaluate and select appropriate materials, components, and technologies for integration into machine designs while considering cost, quality, and functionality.
- Provide technical assistance and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them through the design process, problem-solving, and bes...