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Mechanical Design Engineer - OUTSIDE IR35

Ref no. BHN578032
Location Brighton, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 6 months
Job status Open

Job summary

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 6-month initial contract at their site in Brighton.

Key skills required for this role

Solidworks, Aerospace, GD&T, Structures, Defence

Important

Solidworks

Job description

Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 6-month initial contract at their site in Brighton.

  • Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks and have resided in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.
  • 3-4 days a week onsite in Brighton.
  • OUTSIDE IR35, rates are open for negotiation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Produce design schemes and proposals in response to specifications, under guidance of lead engineers / senior designers.
  • Mechanical Engineering Calculations, Stress Analysis, Fluid Dynamics (FEA and CFD).
  • Understand the requirement presented in Requests for Quotation - RfQ, Specifications, System Requirements Documents.
  • Development of innovative, well engineered conceptual solutions and design proposals, and guide other engineers, designers and daughtspersons to produce detailed CAD design layouts and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks)
  • Guide and inspire other less experienced engineers.
  • Technical Report writing and project documentation.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership to resolve problems found throughout the product development life cycle to ensure the larger programme schedule are achieved.
  • Assist fellow team members with processes to improve department efficiency and accuracy.
  • Calculate first order strength and performance of design solutions.
  • Select appropriate materials for a durable, minimum cost product.
  • Choose material forming solutions suitable for the duty and quantity of components to be made
  • Check design drawings for completeness and accuracy
  • Select and source proprietary parts/components that are fit for purpose
  • Support project and manage own work to meet schedule
  • Support Investigations, solutions and write reports
  • Follow procedures to meet the requirements of ISO-9001and AS9100
  • Support internal, customer and supplier meetings
  • Liaise with Production Engineering to ensure optimum choice of production methods and materials for economic manufacture
  • Comply with Quality Assurance (QA) requirements and QA procedures

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Good understanding of; Geometric Tolerancing, Stack-Up Analysis, BS8888, limits/fits.
  • Proficient user of Solid Works / Solidworks PDM.
  • Technical Report writing.
  • Good understanding of Design Office practices, Drawing Issue and Change processes
  • Familiar with the requirements and capabilities of PDM and ERP systems.
  • Design products with low costs from the outset (DFMA & Design to Cost methodologies)
  • Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise workload appropriately in conjunction with Project Management.
  • Perform work accurately with minimal supervision; Methodical approach to their work.
  • Understanding of design requirements to ensure designs meet contracted specifications.
  • Mechanical Engineering Calculations.
  • Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes utilised in Aerospace.

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