We are looking for a talented and detail-driven Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering Team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to advance their career while contributing to a forward-thinking organisation known for innovation and excellence.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will play a vital role in designing and detailing Mechanical housings and enclosures for electronic systems used throughout the Defence and Cyber-security sectors, in line with detailed design specifications working towards building a large offering of standard product lines as well as bespoke design solutions. Support, complete and create full product drawing packs to the highest of standards, get hands on and assist with the build of prototype units with the opportunity to see the product from conception through to full product launch and maintain it through its lifespan.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design Mechanical solutions that comply with the detailed design specification with the objective of completing within tight time frames and budgetary restraints driven by a competitive marketplace.
• Produce 2D detail drawings through SolidWorks to a company high standard for manufacturing & inspection, predominantly sheet metal and machined components, but not limited to.
• Provide design for cost solutions for product development that meet with the technical requirements and Company processes for manufacture.
• Produce assembly drawings and compile BoMs on the company’s ERP system.
• Create and maintain product drawing packs and product design documentation.
• Support Research and Innovation projects, prototype builds and developments.
• Develop strong relationships working with other design team members, production engineering and the test team to ensure that designs can be manufactured in a timely manner with a ‘right first time’ approach.
• Support generation of project time plans to ensure successful delivery of development programmes.
• Actively support and implement Drawing Office Procedures, maintain company Document Release and Engineering Change Request procedures.
• Ensure that all Environmental Health and Safety / Company Policies are adhered to at all times

Education/ Qualifications

• Preferred HNC in Mechanical Engineering or above
• Further education/courses associated with mechanical engineering and membership of a recognised Mechanical Institute an advantage
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in designing and drafting using 3D and 2D CAD tools, preferably SolidWorks.
• A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and their associated cost drivers.
• Clear understanding of fabrication, sheet metal, machined components, and manufacturing practises
• Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Competencies:

• Must have good attention to detail, analytical and a problem solver, must be able to produce clear and concise design documentation with a “right first time” attitude
• An ‘I Intend to’ attitude
• Initiative
• Teamwork, but also can work independently
• Ability to manage conflict
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop
• Willingness to lead

Other Requirements:

• SC cleared or ability to obtain

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Reward and recognition platform
• Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
• Support for further training and education
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long-term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization.
Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly-engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers.
Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control’s team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.

• Design Mechanical solutions that comply with the detailed design specification with the objective of completing within tight time frames and budgetary restraints driven by a competitive marketplace.
• Produce 2D detail drawings through SolidWorks to a company high standard for manufacturing & inspection, predominantly sheet metal and machined components, but not limited to.
• Provide design for cost solutions for product development that meet with the technical requirements and Company processes for manufacture.
• Produce assembly drawings and compile BoMs on the company’s ERP system.
• Create and maintain product drawing packs and product design documentation.
• Support Research and Innovation projects, prototype builds and developments.
• Develop strong relationships working with other design team members, production engineering and the test team to ensure that designs can be manufactured in a timely manner with a ‘right first time’ approach.
• Support generation of project time plans to ensure successful delivery of development programmes.
• Actively support and implement Drawing Office Procedures, maintain company Document Release and Engineering Change Request procedures.
• Ensure that all Environmental Health and Safety / Company Policies are adhered to at all time