Contract Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer
Initial 6 month contract
Outside IR35
Growing Manufacturing Business
Birmingham
ASAP Start
 
Our client are a precision manufacturing business, based in Birmingham, specialising in machining and assembly of high value low volume components. Working within the Engineering Team, the Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and developing the existing company product range and creating solutions to customer problems from within the naval marine sector.
The Mechanical Engineer, in conjunction with the Design Manager, and the Engineering Standards Manager will be responsible for facilitating the flow of reliable, accurate and readily available data, to both internal and external customers.
 
Mechanical Engineer 
Job Description

Interpret customer specifications and create solutions that fully satisfy requirements.
Use appropriate valve technologies for a wide range of applications.
Use correct standards, design codes and pressure vessel codes where appropriate (Def Stans, BS, ISO, DN, PD etc)
Create technical documentation to demonstrate sound engineering practice and compliance.
Establish and maintain design philosophies to support of the valve design process and maintain traceability.
Create and maintain design calculations to validate new designs and products.
Introduce appropriate validation and test procedures and programmes for prototypes.
Produce reports and project plans, autonomously or with the appropriate project lead.
Participate in cross functional teams and collaborating with the engineering team accordingly.
Ensure continued communication and good relationships with external and internal customers.
Liaise with and provide technical support to customers and suppliers.
Liaise with internal and external Development technicians to assess results from testing.
Represent the business at customer and supplier meetings when necessary.
Lead small teams to deliver on commitments.
Assist with production-based issues.
Creating and maintaining product designs and drawings in Solidworks and Draftsight.
Supporting the Engineering department in detailing designs and updating production database from launch to production.
Carrying out any other duties appropriate to this post, as necessary or as requested. 
Mechanical Design Engineer
Essential Qualifications / Experience / Skills

10+ years’ experience in a similar position
Mechanical Engineering degree or related engineering discipline required
Competent level of knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices
Experience creating and maintaining accurate engineering records, drawings, design calculations and files
Creating and maintain 2D and 3D drawings and 3D models, preferably Draftsight and Solidworks
Ability to conduct and undertake mechanical analysis
Experience in valve design, hydraulic system designs (including pumps, actuators etc), oil and gas or naval marine.
Experience of influencing product direction 
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates MUST be eligible for SC Clearance