Contract Mechanical Design Engineer - Buckinghamshire

CONTRACT MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

An incredible opportunity for a Talented Design Engineer versed in the field of Electro-Mechanical Packaging has become available on a contract basis for a World Leader in avionics based in Buckinghamshire. The role will run for around 5 months, with possibility of extension, and is paying a competitive 35 per hour.

KEY SKILLS

- Provable background in robust Mechanical design for Electronics enclosures
- Good technical background in all aspects of mechanical packaging of electronic products, including mechanical chassis design, PCB packaging, complex wiring and harness design within an aerospace environment (or acceptable equivalent)
- Knowledge of up to date manufacturing methods, processes and techniques associated with mechanical packaging of electronic products
- A high level of skill using recognised 3D CAD modelling tools from a high vendor, preferably Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM
- Attention to quality and accuracy is essential as is the ability to meet project time scales
- Familiarisation with PCB design and layout tools and/or processes.
- A basic understanding of electrical/circuit design and EMC requirements.
- Familiarisation of aircraft safety and Airworthiness criteria
- Knowledge of Power Distribution technology desirable

ROLE

- To take a lead role in the mechanical design of electronic/electrical products. To ensure the mechanical design meets agreed customer specification requirements with regard to technical, cost, weight, reliability, environmental and maintainability criteria.
- To ensure all appropriate analysis of the mechanical design is carried out, identify and minimise risk, and where appropriate specify additional test requirements to validate the design. To liaise with and involve appropriate specialist engineers (Stress, Materials, Integration, Manufacturing, etc.), and interpret relevant analysis/test data to understand and resolve issues.
- To collaborate with the electronic and system design groups to produce effective overall design solutions for the product.
- To work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure correct interpretation of design intent and provide guidance for improving quality of the product.
- To fully document the design, prepare design schemes and attend or conduct all necessary design reviews.
- To make technical decisions affecting the product and approve design solutions, manufacturing drawings and acceptable deviations (concessions/permits).
- To use appropriate CAD tools and ensure the capture and maintenance of design data and files.

COMPANY

you'll be working with an industry leading producer and supplier of Avionics and Aerospace components. Operating out of the modern spacious Pitstone site, you'll be rewarded for your work with a very competitive hourly rate.
This vacancy is the perfect opportunity for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to undertake a challenging yet lucrative role in a interesting competitive industry.

THIS ROLE IS URGENT - PLEASE SEND CV ASAP

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role.