Mechanical Engineer

at  RHL Recruitment

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Are you a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer, looking for an opportunity to work for a leading manufacturer of accessories and related products in the outdoor activity/leisure industry? Would you enjoy the challenge of designing a range of exciting products and collaborating with others to ensure manufacturability? Our client is looking for Mechanical Engineers to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your skills and ideas will be valued and appreciated.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

With a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Mechanical, Aerospace or Mechatronics Engineering plus 2-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, you will have:

• Experience with 3D modelling CAD (Solidworks preferred), Microsoft Project, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), FEA
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and a hands on approach to work
• Experience in engineering drawings and documentation
• Practical understanding of plastic moulding, aluminium extrusions and sheet metal design
• Experience in developing proof of concept and prototype level design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Previous experience in NPD and end-to-end design in a manufacturing/assembly environment

Role and Responsibilities

• Design components and accessories in accordance with design and development processes
• Coordinate manufacturing trials and production sign off
• Collaborate with Operations - Supply Chain on product manufacturability
• Undertake DFM, DFX projects in collaboration with Operations, Sales and Marketing
• Undertake design failure test and validation to ensure products meet regulatory, performance and quality specifications
• Work collaboratively with other members of the engineering team
• Generate compliance documentation, fitting instructions and BOM
• Complete engineering documentation, drawing management and document controls
• Adhere to policies and procedures re internal controls and safe workplace
• Generate ideas and formulate solutions, liaising with the team and other department

With a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Mechanical, Aerospace or Mechatronics Engineering plus 2-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, you will have:

• Experience with 3D modelling CAD (Solidworks preferred), Microsoft Project, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), FEA
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and a hands on approach to work
• Experience in engineering drawings and documentation
• Practical understanding of plastic moulding, aluminium extrusions and sheet metal design
• Experience in developing proof of concept and prototype level design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• Previous experience in NPD and end-to-end design in a manufacturing/assembly environmen