DEPARTMENT : Machine Design
JOB TITLE : Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION : Smethwick
REPORT TO (Job title) : Machine Design Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
To support the Machine Design Manager as a technical lead, adding strength to the department's engineering capability and act as a mentor for other designers.
To create robust & functional design solutions to industrial problems. Complete designs on production machinery and equipment used in the cold roll forming manufacturing process. Working to improve efficiency and quality of machines used in the manufacturing process.
JOB DETAILS The job holder should:
Design mechanical plant and equipment, using 3D Inventor softwareProduce designs of hydraulic / pneumatic circuitsLead technical discussions and check work done by other designersWork collaboratively with management on strategic projects and provide technical council to the other Mechanical DesignersProduce mechanical specificationsTake designs from concept to final detailed drawingsExecute all aspects of machinery projects, including; assessments, quotations, purchasing and managing delivery within budget and timescaleAct as customer liaison for mechanical design enquiriesAttend projects meetingsDesign machinery in accordance with the CE / UKCA Machinery Directive and OSHA standardsDemonstrate continual innovation of designCarry out any other duties within the capability of the job holder which may arise or be determined by senior management
EXTERNAL & INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS External
Visitors, Sub-contractors, training providers, Customer and Suppliers Internal Designers, Mechanical Fitters, Mechanical Build Supervisor, Electrical Engineers, Tooling Department, Apprentices, End Users _
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Areas
Within the UK between Group sites & internationally Frequency Occasionally _
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education and Qualification(s)
Varied industrial design experience with relevant training NVQ / HND / BTEC / Degree Experience Engineer with strong exposure to a range of engineering projectsDemonstrates practical Engineering experience with extensive, in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes Language(s) & level English (fluent) _Core competencies (Technical)
High level of competence with: 3D CAD packages - ideally Autodesk Inventor o Pneumatics and hydraulicsGeometric tolerances and drawing standards o Drivetrain - Gears, belts, chains, ball screw, linear ways o Bearings & Materials knowledge Robust knowledge of milling, turning, drilling, grinding and fabrication manufacturing processes.Project management and procurement skills to ensure equipment is built as intended Core competencies (Job related) Good communication skillsAble to meet deadlinesAble to deliver results within a fast-moving, quality conscious manufacturing businessProblem solvingContinuous Improvement techniquesCommercial and financial awareness, with an understanding of the impact of failure with regards to business costs, production targets and fulfilment of customer orders _