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Mechanical Design Engineer

FC Lane Electronics Vacancies

Mechanical Design Engineer

DEPARTMENT: WEALD ELECTRONICS LTD 
REPORTING TO: TECHNICAL MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN, DETAIL DRAWING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF A WIDE RANGE OF ELECTRO/ MECHANICAL INTERCONNECTION PRODUCTS AND COMPONENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY REQUIREMENTS.

 

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.

To apply, please forward CV to jen.oliver@fclane.com