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MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Employment Type Permanent
Location Berkshire , Berkshire
Industry Sector Medical/Pharmaceutical
Start Date ASAP
Salary/Rate £25k - £30k + Benefits
Reference GV-005920
Date Advertised 19-05-2008 - 11:13

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Our Client specialises in Diagnostic and Magnification Products for professionals in the Optical and Healthcare Industries.

They are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Mechanical Design Engineer capable of generating innovative solutions and progress them from concept to production, specifically, optical and electro-optical enclosures in a range of materials for use by the medical community.

The Role:

Design of mechanical components and products within time scale constraints, producing manufacturing documentation using 3D CAD tools

Responsible for all mechanical design input when working as the sole mechanical design resource within a project team

Preparation of detailed manufacturing documents for mechanical components to approved procedures and guidelines

Liaison with project team, manufacturing, purchasing and suppliers to ensure requirements are met

Support of existing products via change notes

Should make suggestions to improve departmental performance and techniques

Requirements:

Engineering qualification (ideally a degree in mechanical design or similar)

Experience with 3D CAD tools, ideally SolidWorks PDM

DFM, FMEA, Lean desirable

Basic Metals & Plastics materials knowledge desirable

Some experience in some of the following areas: plastic injection mouldings, sheet metal, pressed metal parts, castings, machined components, and rapid prototyping

Experience of working within an ISO9001 quality system desirable

Self-starter and able to work with little supervision

Sound engineering judgement, accurate

Able to communicate effectively