Mechanical Design Engineer

My client has an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on an initial 6-month contract. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop product concepts to meet the customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research of novel mechanical technologies to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer – Actuation
Duration: 6-months – likelihood of extension
Location: Stevenage
Hours: Full Time with at least 50% onsite – should be able to come in at short notice when required.
Salary: Up to £42 per hour via Umbrella – Inside IR35
Up to £31.83 per hour via PAYE

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking mechanical design tasks for actuation systems
• Managing the day to day mechanical design activities for actuation systems
• Working with cross functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of the actuation system
• Investigating and resolving design issues as they occur in the production environment and coordinating any remedial and corrective action plans.
• Providing feedback to Mechanical Design Equipment teams on issues raised to ensure continuous improvement and best practices is maintained.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of several of the following:

• Manufacturing processes
• Tolerance studies
• Environmental test
• Mass property calculations
• Material selection
• FMEA
• FEA
• Product lifestyles
• Design of PCB enclosures
• Industrial validation
• Tooling/fixtures design
• Structural design

• An ability to work as part of a multifunctional engineering team and be able to partake in or host design reviews
• An appreciation of other engineering areas/domains

Due to the nature of this role, BPSS clearance is required before a start date is set.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV or apply immediately!

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