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Are you a mechanical engineer with experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge instrumentation solutions for industries such as aerospace, energy, defence, and industrial automation amongst many more? My client is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team and work on a range of NPD projects where you will have a key role being at the forefront of developing and testing instrumentation systems, ensuring they meet the highest of standards and exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the mechanical design and development of instrumentation systems.

  • Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings using CAD software (e.g., familiarity with 3D packages such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo).

  • Collaborate with other engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems with electronics and software.

  • Perform engineering analysis (stress, thermal, CFD, etc.) to validate the performance and reliability of designs.

  • Conduct design reviews, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

  • Prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical components and systems.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical design issues.

  • Experience mentoring and guiding engineers.

  • Ensure successful transfer to manufacturing.

  • Create and manage relevant technical documentation.

    Qualifications & Skills:

  • Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

  • Experience in mechanical design engineering, with a strong focus on instrumentation and electromechanical systems.

  • Proven expertise in mechanical design using 3D CAD.

  • Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including materials selection, stress analysis, thermodynamics, and tolerancing.

  • Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for reliability (DFR).

  • Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISO, DSEAR, ATEX etc) and certifications related to instrumentation design would be advantageous.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and clients.

    If you are a forward-thinking, innovative engineer with a passion for instrumentation design, please contact me now to find out more

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