Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design of machines is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support of sales team in creation of sales drawings
• Review and understand of Client User Requirement documentation
• Designing and drafting equipment mechanical designs in 3D and 2D formats in Solid Edge CAD (Solid Works / Autodesk Inventor)
• Working part of a Project Core team to ensure completion of deliverables as per the agreed project schedule and budgeted hours
• Mechanical design Subject Matter Expert (SME) throughout the lifecycle of a project, including supporting fabrication & assembly with technical queries regarding the design and manufacturability of the design
• Leading the Stage-Gate design reviews prior to and during the client approval processes for drawings and other technical documentation.
• Manage the GA and P&ID approval process with clients, and lead development of ergonomic mock[1]up reviews
• Development of project BoMs, identification of new suppliers, and interaction with ERP, PLM and the procurement department.
• Supporting the Project Manager in development of project schedule
• Manage change and create Variation Change Requests (VCRs) for submission to Clients.
• Supporting the creation and execution of Factory and Site Acceptance Testing protocols (FAT / SAT)

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Very good knowledge of 3D CAD Software Solid Edge CAD system (Solid Works / Inventor)
• Good knowledge of sheet metal design and flat patterns generation
• Experienced in concept design, detailed design, and producing manufacturing documentation.

• Experience of designing for manufacture to enable cost effective and timely fabrication/machining with the ability to drive and support continuous improvement and productivity in everyday work practices
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills with a proven ability to work directly with Customers and/or to manage self and assigned resources to meet schedule and budget requirements.
• Multitask ability to work with several projects at a time
• Experience of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as used within the Life Sciences industry
• Knowledge and understanding of ATEX, CE, UL and general machine safety standards

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Eng Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design of machines