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Mechanical Design Engineer
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a UK based robotics manufacturing turnkey automation solution company.
Key Skills: Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotic Automation, 3D modelling, Autodesk Inventor
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 benefits
Location: Rochester, Kent, ME2 4DR
As Mechanical Design Engineer you will have proven experience of mechanical design process of industrial equipment. You must be able to develop fully functional concepts and develop into a fully functional design optimized and ready for production. Knowledge of bespoke robot end of arm tooling and fixtures is desirable but not a requirement. Excellent communication skills are essential.
A mechanical engineering degree is essential along with proven 3D CAD experience, preferably in Autodesk Inventor.
Preferred software knowledge and other skills:
* Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PPT)
* Experience making Gantt charts (any software)
* Excellent 3D CAD skills
* Knowledge of 5s, Six Sigma or Lean beneficial
* Excellent communication skills are essential
* A team player as well as being able to work individually under pressure
* Highly organised and adaptable to ever changing priorities
* Core knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC milling, welding and fabrication, assembly
* Great understanding of geometric tolerances
* Conversant about British technical and legislative standards
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a vital role within the company and you role will include:
* Mechanical concept design of Robotic Automation Equipment using 3D modelling
* Detailed design using 3D modelling software
* Design calculation and verification
* Project responsibilities will include customer liaison, overseeing design review meetings, specifying bought in components and costing of such, management of sub-contractors when needed, support on commissioning and testing, working closely with the senior management team making sure project deadlines are met
* Mentoring junior staff members
* Travelling for site surveys and customer meetings when required (UK mainly)
* Actively take part in continuous in-house improvements
* Take part in regular internal project update meetings
* Creation of risk assessments from start to finish of project CE and UKCA documentation responsibilities
* Working closely with the electrical and control teams in terms of design and technical guidance.