MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER Sitting within the design team, this role covers the design, engineering and specification of new products alongside ongoing support of the existing product range, including reviewing products for design optimisation Reporting to the Technical Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will produce production ready designs, provide guidance on design for manufacture, and deliver both existing and new product projects to agreed timescales and standards. Work closely with the Technical Engineering Manager and the Design and Development department, taking products from concept through to detailed engineering drawings ready for manufacture. • Partner with the Production Engineering department to refine existing designs, reducing cost and improving efficiency while maintaining product quality. • Assess and advise on manufacturing methods for engineering designs, taking into account both in house and external manufacturing capability. • Lead DFMEA activity at the start of each project, tracking completion of identified actions and working with the Development team to identify potential design failure modes. • Carry out tolerance analysis throughout the design process to support ease of manufacture and product function, and to prevent tolerance build up issues during manufacture and assembly. • Collaborate across the NPD programme, particularly with Development, Production Engineering and Purchasing, to ensure design for manufacture principles are applied before product handover. • Degree educated, or able to demonstrate an equivalent engineering background with a strong bias towards mechanical engineering. • A track record of taking products from initial prototype through to mass production. • Essential knowledge and hands on experience of sheet metal manufacturing processes, including folding and welding. • Demonstrated experience of design for manufacture. • Experience of tolerance stack up analysis and resolving areas of concern. • candidates with experience of comparable CAD packages will also Able to produce 2D production drawings in line with GD&T best practice. • Experience with folding simulation software is desirable but not essential. • A genuine commitment to continuous learning and development. • Competent user of Microsoft Office packages. • standard for attitude, behaviour and performance, and consistently promote and uphold the company's values
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Mechanical Design Engineer (Solidworks / Fabrication) in Devon, Exeter employer: Platform Recruitment
As a leading employer in the graphics and engineering computing sector, we offer an innovative work culture that fosters collaboration and creativity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to lead impactful projects, making this role not just a job, but a pathway to a rewarding career. Located in a vibrant tech hub, our team enjoys a dynamic environment with access to cutting-edge resources and a supportive community.
