Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

3 Year Contract

Rugby 

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm 

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Role 

My client are looking to expand their Naval Engineering team by employing a Mechanical Design Engineer for a 3 year contract. Due to the length of the contract, my client would be taking your straight onto their ‘books’ and you will be paid PAYE. You will be supporting activities that contribute to the design and development of testing rigs. Due to the nature of my clients work with UK Defence customers, all candidates must be British Passport Holders. 

Mechanical Design Engineer 

Main Responsibilities 

•Develop and design mechanical components and systems (Testing Rigs). 

•Design for manufacture and assembly, ensuring quality of design information supplied for manufacture. 

•Prepare technical drawings and specifications using CAD software. 

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams including: Manufacturing, Engineering & Sourcing, as well as external sources to arrive at decisions. 

•Support prototyping, manufacturing and assembly processes.

•Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during design, production and testing. 

•Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company procedures. 

•Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and production. 

•Write comprehensive engineering reports. 

•Lead and execute design reviews with both internal and external stakeholders. 

Mechanical Design Engineer 

The Candidate 

•Ideally hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer – preferred but not essential. 

•Proficient in 3D CAD software, CATIA V5 would be adventitious but not essential. 

•Ideally have experience designing Test Rigs for rotating equipment. 

•Knowledge and appreciation of rotating equipment and rotor dynamics is desirable. 

•Strong communication, problem solving and organisation skills. 

Key Words 

Mechanical, Design, Turbines, Valves, Rotating Equipment, Rotor Dynamics, CATIA, 3D CAD

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