Mechanical Design Engineer

I am currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work for a client of mine based in West Sussex. Salary circa £35,000.

You will be working in the Engineering Department within a team of 3 Mechanical Design engineers designing from concept through to production.

My client is a specialist in the Furness design market. Therefore, the main focus of design considerations will encompass high temperatures, chemical and gas resistance and vacuum systems, working with standard engineering materials and also diverse materials such as Quartz and Silicon Carbide.

Primary Duties & Tasks will include:

- Responsible for the mechanical aspects of designs and the successful integration with electrical and gas systems.
- Conceptual design in SolidWorks including parts. weldments and assemblies.
- Performing and documenting design calculations.
- Detailing of designs from 3D models to 2D manufacturing drawings.
- Taking part in Design Reviews as required to review ideas and schemes from other engineers, including checking of others work.

Desired Skills & Experience:

- Proven knowledge of design principles, standards and regulations
- Proven ability to perform and document design calculations
- Detailed Knowledge of mechanical and vacuum systems and some knowledge of electrical and gas systems
- SolidWorks 3D and 2D AutoCAD experience essential
- Experience in automation systems & semi-conductor processing is a distinct advantage.
- Design for manufacture/test and installation
- Quality systems: ISO 9001, FMEA etc

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