Mechanical Design Engineer / R&D Engineer

We are working with leading provider of industrial equipment manufacturer who offering a wide range of products in Science, Engineering, and Technology. Based in West Yorkshire, with an advanced factory and skilled team to ensure durable equipment is made in UK.
Recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer who ca n design products and solutions suitable for educational institutions, understanding market trends and latest developments in technology, having some understanding of subject matter and a capability of technical writing as required.

Use of Solidworks

Ability to produce and maintain of BOM's

Ability to generate costing estimates

Ability to source new components and obtaining quotes and pricing for both standard components and bespoke items

Knowledge of basic machining, sheet metal and bending processes

Knowledge and appropriate selection of common engineering metal alloys such as steels, aluminium etc plus common engineering plastics such as acrylic and ABS

Knowledge and appropriate selection of finishes for aesthetic and corrosion resistance including painting/powder coating, plating, anodising etc.

Knowledge of common place mechanical components such as bearings, couplings, gears, timing pulleys etc and their appropriate limits and fits

Knowledge and appreciation of measuring techniques for mechanical parameters such as force, torque, strain, pressure, flow rate, displacement etc

Good Theoretical Engineering background. Ability to do design calculations and understand the theories being taught with the equipment.

Be able to work with electrical and electronic engineers in the development of new products, awareness of mounting of PCB's and electrical components such as switches, panel connectors circuit breakers etc

Be able to write technical documentation, both for internal use and as an input into customer facing documents such as product manuals and user information

Ability to perform product demonstrations both internally and externally to customers and end users

Assist in the production of technical briefs for new products

Desirable:

Knowledge of running Solidworks PDM to control CAD models and drawing issues and revisions, or alternatively someone with knowledge about how to handle data files in CAD systems

Great opportunity to be part of a leading bespoke deisgn and manufacturing business who aspire to be the leader in class globally.