Mechanical Design Engineer in York

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer, to join an established client in the York area.

Purpose of the Role: You will be responsible for ensuring mechanical designs fully meet customer requirements (with any exceptions documented), while providing accurate manufacturing information for efficient and effective production.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Produce mechanical designs, 3D models, specifications and detailed drawings for components, sub-assemblies, and top-level assemblies using CAD (e.g., Solidworks).
• Prepare supporting documentation, including BOMs, routing cards, and process instructions. Update existing documentation / use change management (ECR system).
• Provide evidence of design verification and product validation via project Statements of Compliance.
• Conduct tolerance analysis, risk assessments and mitigation activities through project FMEA statements.
• Support prototype build, testing and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures for New Product Development, Change Control, and Configuration Management, demonstrating adherence during audits by QA, customers, or accreditation bodies.
• Ensure repeat business orders have appropriate documentation for efficient manufacture.
• Liaise with subcontractors for key processes on NPD projects to ensure design for manufacture and assembly best practice.
• Engage with customers to resolve technical issues and support new business opportunities.
• Provide pre-sales technical assistance, after-sales support, and technical input as required.
• Work in compliance with relevant quality, safety and regulatory requirements.

You will have:

• A minimum of 2-3 years Mechanical Design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D design software.
• Manufacturing experience, a good understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and mechanical principles.
• Knowledge of design principles for manufacture and process limitations.
• Understanding of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, galvanic action) and their impact on design.
• Project management exposure.
• Aerospace and/or Defence sector experience.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• NPI process - Knowledge of APQP principles.

About Us: We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.