SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER
Based Barwell, Leicestershire, Midlands, UK. LE9 8BE
Competitive package, dependent upon experience
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our respected company at the forefront of lens technology. Take your career to the next step as a Senior Design Engineer within our Mechanical Design Engineering team.
True Lens Services, TLS, are recognised worldwide for lens innovation, having an unbeatable reputation in the design, manufacture, and servicing of lenses for the film and television industries in the UK and Internationally. As an organisation firmly grounded in our guiding principles, our vision is to inspire through innovation, passion and quality.
This role is suited to an enthusiastic, innovative, confident Senior Design Engineer / with proven 3D CAD Design experience, and a background of mechanical engineering working with small specialist components. A passion for manufacturing processes, tolerances, and fits, together with an aptitude for reverse engineering within bespoke design, would help you fully immerse yourself in this role.
As part of the varied responsibilities, you will be creating and modifying detailed technical drawings and models of component parts of cinematography and photography equipment using CAD software. Collaborating with the different functions within the business to support cataloguing of the design of existing components, as well as optimising the development of new components to ensure functionality, performance, and manufacturability.
You will be heading up design reviews and providing technical expertise and recommendations to support the development of new ranges as well as liaising with the Workshop to machine prototype parts and making necessary adjustments. As well as having the ability to produce technical drawings to allow outsourcing of machining.
To thrive in this role, you must have a calm and patient approach, ideally with experience of working with precision on specialist and delicate components. Attention to detail is paramount as well as the ability to work as a team and on your own initiative. In addition, you will be willing to participate in additional training and development activities required by TLS to support the development of your own skills and knowledge base.
Although not a necessity, a passion and general interest in photography, cinematography and the filming industry will allow you to immerse yourself in the company’s forward-thinking lens innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
· Creating and modifying 2D and 3D CAD models of lens components using AutoCAD software
· Collaborating with Lens Servicing, Re-Housing and Workshop teams to translate design specifications into technical drawings and models
· Converting 2D (AutoCAD LT) drawings into 3D, working through our existing parts
· Generating detailed documentation, including drawings and specifications to support manufacturing and assembly processes
· Designing the rehousing mechanics for cinematography lenses
· Accurate measuring of original lens, dimensions, and movements
· Disassembly of original mechanics down to optical cell
· Measuring the movement of the cell(s) in relation to the film plane
· Setting tolerances for the machining process
· Producing drawings for the Workshop team to work and assembly drawings for technicians
· Collaborating with function teams, to support integration of components into units
· Collaborate with Third Party manufacturers and suppliers to ensure successful external production of components as applicable
· Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in our industry
· Staying updated with the latest advancements in lens engineering technologies and industry trends.
Experience:
· 5+ years’ experience using 3D CAD software
· 3+ years’ experience of working on CNC machines (milling and lathes) and an understanding of the capabilities of the machines
· Experience of being an engineering drafter
· HNC in mechanical engineering or similar beneficial
· Strong mechanical engineering understanding with some experience with bench fitting
· Experience with measuring and checking components, working to tolerances of 0.02mm
· Experience of working within a precision engineering environment involving small component parts, ideally from an aerospace or similar industry
· Understanding of the manufacturing processes and materials used in component production
· Dealing with small mechanical components
· Experience using micrometers, depth gauges, clocks and vernier calipers
· Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to component engineering.
Person Specification:
· Must be enthusiastic and punctual
· Attention to detail is paramount
· Have a calm and patient approach
· Team player and ability to work independently
· Enjoy working in a busy environment and varied role
· Good communication skills
· Eye for detail, neat and tidy, good housekeeping
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
· Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
· Prior experience in lens engineering or related field is preferred
· Basic understanding and interest in photography/cinematography is desirable.
Application: To apply send your CV and a covering letter by email to Camilla Mattison - hr@truelens.co.uk.
Additional information: You may come from a background/have experience within – product design, CAD, design engineering, product engineer, mechanical design engineer, Senior Product Designer, CAD design.
Job Role: This is a permanent full time role, based Leicestershire, LE9 8BE.
Remuneration: – Competitive package, dependent upon experience
Reference: TLS-CWSDE1024
True Lens Services are an equal opportunities employer.
To inspire through innovation, passion and quality
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Leicester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience with measuring and checking components, working to tolerances of 0.02mm?
* Do you have experience of working within a precision engineering environment involving small component parts, ideally from an aerospace or similar industry?
* Are you legally eligible to work in the UK, or do you require sponsorship?
Experience:
* using 3D CAD software: 3 years (required)
* working on CNC machines (milling and lathes): 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TLS-CWSND1024
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