At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative mechanical products and collaborate with a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Join Sapien, a forward-thinking company in Sandwich, focused on cutting-edge engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting projects in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by creating products that enhance quality and efficiency.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Sapien are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team for our Client based in Sandwich.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of new product designs under the guidance of senior engineering personnel.
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using industry-standard CAD software, ensuring compliance with relevant engineering drawing standards and internal procedures.
- Manage assigned engineering projects, ensuring activities are delivered on schedule and that design changes and concessions are reviewed and approved as appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with engineering colleagues and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation including specifications, user manuals, assembly instructions, illustrations, cost estimates, validation plans, and test procedures. Review and approve documentation where required.
- Ensure engineering activities are conducted in accordance with established quality, environmental, and safety management systems.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Support prototype assembly, testing, evaluation, and validation activities when required.
Qualifications and Licences
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Full UK driving licence.
Experience Required
- Significant experience in detailed mechanical product design.
- Proven experience using engineering analysis and simulation techniques, including finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and vibration analysis.
- Experience within a precision engineering or high-specification manufacturing environment is desirable.
- Experience designing complex mechanical systems and mechanisms.
- Experience developing products for highly regulated, safety-critical, or demanding operating environments would be advantageous.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling within a manufacturing environment; experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance to an appropriate level due to the nature of the work.
Mechanical Design Engineer in Sandwich employer: Sapien
At Sapien, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Data Entry Administrator role in Sandwich. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and continuous improvement, offering employees a unique 9-day fortnight schedule that promotes work-life balance. With competitive salaries, profit sharing, and opportunities for professional growth, we empower our team to thrive while ensuring that our engineering processes are efficient and effective.
