Mechanical Design Engineer - MC(phone number removed)

Mechanical Design Engineer required based in Laindon, Essex in a purpose-built design, engineering and headquarters building with 70 employees at this site.

The majority of our business is the design and assembly of filling and packaging lines for

aerosols, specialising in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

All mechanical design activities are completed on-site, which includes: -

- Layout design

- Enclosure design

- Conveyor design

- Ductwork design

- General mechanical design (sensor bracketry/equipment mounting, etc.)

We are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Engineer to produce mechanical

design/drawings for our mechanical systems and equipment to work within a small team of

mechanical design engineers overseen by the Drawing office manager

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Overview

Generating manufacturing drawings and equipment layouts, with supporting mechanical

documentation (schedules, [bill of materials], sub-assembly drawings, schematics, etc.)

Maintaining existing mechanical drawings and documentation when existing equipment is

upgraded or modified.

Act as a liaison between the drawing office and Mechanical Technicians/sub-suppliers,

and work with other departments as necessary to ensure the correct parts are

ordered/supplied for assembly.

Liaise with the Drawing Office Manager for the workload to ensure project timelines are

adhered to and any deviation is communicated to the project team.

Ensure all mechanical drawings are updated in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of

the project and shared with all relevant departments, along with maintaining current correct

revisions in the data-management system (Autodesk Vault)

Assist, where required, with other tasks within the Drawing Office Department, such as

enquiry drawings, site surveys, etc.

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Requirements

Working knowledge in an industrial/design environment of Autodesk products, including

AutoCAD (2D), Inventor (3D), Autodesk Vault (User only), although other 3D CAD

software knowledge may be considered, such as SolidWorks etc.

- Experience in drafting standards for BS 8888

- Mechanical design experience in a working environment in an industrial design role

- Recognised engineering certification/apprenticeship

- Good understanding of engineering techniques, including machining, sheet metal,

fabrication

- Able to interpret equipment assembly drawings and maintain the high-quality finish and

output levels expected by our customers

- Able to operate within the requirements of good health and safety discipline

- Able to adhere to the requirements of current industry-recognised engineering design

standards

Desirable

- Familiarity with Automated production machinery or other similar equipment

- Experience in a project environment across a multi-functional project team

- Understanding of conveyor design

- Understanding of airflow and ductwork design and calculations

- Understanding of ATEX standards requirements

- Understanding of safety standards requirements for the design of equipment

Mechanical Design Engineer Position Remuneration

• Training provided when needed
• Salary dependent on experience £30k-£40k
• The successful applicant will also be eligible for a pension scheme and other generous

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