| Employment Type | Contract |
|---|---|
| Location | Berkshire, Reading |
| Industry Sector | Defence |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary/Rate | £25 - £32 per hour |
| Reference | 154847EGP |
| Date Advertised | 01-05-2008 - 10:22 |
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My Client has been central to the defence of the UK for over 50 years by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent and currently has a requirement for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on a large laser operation project
VALID SECURITY CLEARANCE IS ESSENTIAL
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
-Providing design solutions to a performance requirement based on the precise positioning of devices, and precision laser components.
-Evolve a conceptual design solution and produce detail designs/manufacturing drawings
-Validate detailed design solutions prior to manufacture
-Involved with the manufacture and assembly of components parts
-Verify assemblies meet specification
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
-Developing conceptual design solutions using a solid modelling CAD system/
-Documenting technical requirements for the purpose of placing design and build contracts.
-Evaluating potential suppliers technical capability to undertake a contract.
-Producing detailed manufacturing drawings, for 'make to print' contracts.
-Identifying the design solution boundaries and the management of the resulting interfaces.
-Assisting users to define their expectations with regard to the design solution.
-Reconciling any conflicts between user expectations and what is considered practical/affordable.
-Assist in gathering of information used in the management and reporting of progress against the Project Plan
-To understand and apply key responsibilities with regard to the company's Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality standards.
Qualifications
-HNC/D in relevant engineering subject (e.g. mechanical sciences, production engineering)
-Degree in relevant engineering subject desirable
Knowledge
-UniGraphics experience would be ideal but other 3D solid modelling experience would be considered.
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
| Recruiter: |
|---|
| Matchtech Group PLC |
| Contact Name: |
| Emily Payne |
| Telephone: |
| 01489898866 |
| Fax: |
| 01489898781 |
