Mechanical Design Engineer in Horsham, West Sussex

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

As part of a small team, generate connector and cable assembly designs and parts lists to BS8888 (After some product training)

Create new product detail drawings for sub-contract component manufacture to BS8888.

Implement design changes on existing products and components and re-issue where required.

Working with and supporting the Technical Manager on new product concepts, designs and solutions, including special projects upon customer request.

Assist the Technical Manager in creating technical specifications, datasheets and offers/proposal drawings for customers where required.

Provide customer technical support and respond to technical queries both internally and externally after training.

Provide 3D CAD models of products for customers from the database or generate as required.

Liaising with production and General Manager to determine the need for any new or replacement external tooling and/or internal assembly tooling.

Design basic tools and jigs for assembly/production requirements.

Assist the Technical Manager and QM in determining the necessity for new work instructions, testing equipment etc.

To provide hands-on technical/engineering support to the General Manager, shop floor, tool room and QA department.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS:

Experienced (minimum five years) Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer/Draughter with proficiency in Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD software or willingness to re-train/migrate from similar software.

Competent user of MS Office software applications essential, basic understanding of ERP/MRP software an advantage.

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) preferred, as a minimum.

An appreciation of basic electrical principles.

Experience and working knowledge of BS EN ISO 9001:2015, BS8888 and, in particular, the engineering change process essential.

Previous drawing office experience gained in a light electro-mechanical manufacturing environment essential.

Prior experience of a manufacturing & assembly environment associated with small batch production of electro-mechanical assemblies such as connectors or switches and the materials used in their manufacture.

Be familiar with core manufacturing processes, i.e. turning, milling, electroplating, pressing, 3D printing, laser marking, adhesive bonding, plastic moulding, rubber moulding and the potential tooling required.

Experience of cable assemblies and fibre optics a distinct advantage.

Some practical engineering/machining/tooling experience a distinct advantage.

The ability to organise time and priorities to achieve business results in a timely manner.

The ability to work independently and solve problems without instruction/supervision.

The ability to anticipate a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.

An effective communicator with a willingness to participate in business-led meetings/presentations.

Full, clean driving licence.