Mechanical Design Engineer

Leicester
9 months ago
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Mechanical Design Engineer

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Position: Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: £35-40K + benefits

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer, to work with a leading electrical equipment manufacturer in Leicester.

Our client's product is used in electricity generation, transmission and distribution as well as in the industrial automation, marine, telecoms and rail transit markets. They supply to large contractors, OEMs and end users throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

As a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer you will support the engineering team for the industrial resistor product range. In this pivotal role, you'll contribute to the design of electrical equipment for industrial applications. Your responsibilities will include implementing mechanical best practices, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with the design team to create innovative solutions. You will have hands-on design experience and a solid grasp of mechanical engineering principles, along with basic knowledge of electrical engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Review design requirements and produce design calculations and production documentation (resistor element and design overview sheets).
Create 3D models (primarily sheet metal parts) and assemblies, issuing designs for manufacture through engineering drawings and supplementary documentation (Bills of Materials, etc.).
Carry out detailed mechanical design work including simulation and design verification testing, as required
Review and approve design information from other team members.
Adhere to quality systems (primarily ISO 9001), including using Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) to document changes.
Participate in research, development, and product testing as agreed with the Engineering Manager.
Conduct technical investigations, perform root cause analysis, and initiate corrective actions.
Provide technical support to Production, Sales, Service, and Customer Support.
Deliver projects on schedule and within budget, managing a complex workload efficiently
Apply relevant design, regulatory, and industry standards.
Identify and apply new industry-wide processes within the company.
Perform additional duties as required.You will have:

At least 5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably with electrical equipment.
Degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering.
Familiarity with CE marking processes and DFMEA.
Experience in designing electrical equipment and/or machinery.
Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with design teams, office staff, and manufacturing operatives.
Experience with Ansys simulation software to provide structural analysis (desirable)
Experience of designing sheet metal constructions (desirable)About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group

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