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 draftspeople 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 is 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 projects and manage own work to meet schedules.
* Support investigations, solutions, and write reports.
* Follow procedures to meet the requirements of ISO-9001 and 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 SolidWorks / 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.
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