Mechanical Designer

We are recruiting a Mechanical Designer for our reputable client on a permanent basis.

Role: Mechanical Designer

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Salary: £35000 (DOE)

About our Client hiring a Mechanical Designer:

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Mechanical Designer to support new and existing valve projects. This permanent opportunity will involve producing engineering drawings, Bills of Materials and Installation, Operating and Maintenance manuals to agreed quality standards and timescales.

Key Responsibilities as a Mechanical Designer:

Provide 3D design concepts and planning drawings to meet sales briefs

Produce designs and drawings to BS8888 standards

Create Installation, Operating and Maintenance manuals to meet customer and production requirements

Modify designs and drawings as required to support continual improvement and DFM changes

Issue and control drawings in line with company procedures

Maintain filing systems and general drawing office housekeeping

Transfer legacy drawings into the updated CAD PDM system

Control parts identification and compile BOMs using the company’s supply chain management system

Check own work for accuracy and completeness

Support specification and testing of electrical items fitted to valves and third-party products

Understand ATEX implications on valve designs and drawings

Provide design support across manufacturing, including machine shop, assembly, purchasing, inspection, stores and dispatch

Assist the Technical Manager during R&D projects

Provide design support for Sales and Marketing when required

Maintain acceptable levels of departmental tidiness and organisation

Work in line with company Health and Safety requirements

Requirements for the Mechanical Designer role:

Mechanical Design Engineering experience is essential

Knowledge of rotating mechanisms would be advantageous

Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision

Competent with 3D CAD systems such as Autodesk Inventor or similar

Good IT awareness

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Able to manage own workload and meet targets and objectives

Willing to improve own performance wherever possible

Understanding of basic electrical concepts