Mechanical Design Engineer -Manufacturig

Synopsis : Our client is seeking a Graduate Calibre Mechanical Design Engineer from a Manufacturing Industry background experienced in Design Detail and customer support. £K Excellent Negotiable Base Salary DOE + Quarterly Bonus, Excellent Pension, Benefits etc. Central Scotland baseJob Title : Mechanical Design Engineer

ManufacturingPackage : £K Excellent Negotiable Salary + Bonus, pension, benefits etc.Area / location : Central Scotland base, Eurocentral

Brief job description : My Clients are world leaders in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of advanced vacuum and controlled atmosphere furnace equipment. Over fifty years of experience have gone into developing our technology and equipment to process the most advanced materials for critical and demanding applications.

My Client a strategic part of one of the worlds largest groups developing technologies for the melting and processing of high-performance metals and alloys. ISO 9001 certified, with operations worldwide.They currently seek a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team based from our European manufacturing base in Eurocentral, Lanarkshire.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of fabrication, layout and schematic drawings, assembly and sub-assembly drawings with bill of materials;
• Complete project-based, mechanical design and detailing work of machined components, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drive systems;

Execute mechanical design calculations and analysis. Some examples of Calculations follow. Mechanical strength calculations

simple stress calculations from first principles to check if the designed components are good for purpose, Design of components like shafts, linkages in mechanisms for required torque, speed and duty conditions, Selections of drive components like motors, gearboxes, chain drives, Selection of structural members for mechanical loading

basic mechanics and strength of materials, Thermal calculations

heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)

Some travel both within the UK and internationally may be required.Requirements

Proven working experience as a Design Engineer

Proficient in mechanical parameters and appropriate engineering formulas to perform mechanical design calculations, in order to determine critical factors and ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards

Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, Solid works, Mathcad

Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards

Ability to work with multiple discipline projects

MS Office skills

Time management and organisation skills

Travel to customer and supplier sites, both UK and worldwide, as required

Ideally, applicants should be qualified to Degree level and have extensive experience within an engineering environment to be considered for this role.

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