Mechanical Design Engineer Job in Port Talbot, England

Quantum CAD is a well-established, innovative and dynamic electronics and PCB design company. We offer a comprehensive range of first-class design and support services for the electronics industry, and can assist you all the way from proposal and concept to the finished product.

Our ability to quickly understand your business sets us apart. Offering practical advice and solutions throughout the entire product design cycle, we will reduce design times, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and ultimately reduce the overall cost of bringing your products to market.

We have developed particular expertise working with clients in the aerospace, automotive, communication, defence, medical, security and rail industries.

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

    * Design of new product schemes & layouts in conjunction with concept models and target customer requirements, suppliers and internal departments
    * Creation of design documentation to enable production including component drawings, assembly documentation & BOMs
    * General administration tasks including documentation control and supplier queries
    * Processing modifications to existing designs using engineering change note system
    * Assisting in reviewing design system/methods in order to constantly improve, including Solidworks, and all design procedures
    * Technical/Engineering reporting as required
    * Assisting in setting up and controlling value engineering methods for cost reduction programmes
    * Design, technical and application support including raising and maintaining appropriate files
    * Supporting production with design and technical support
    * Completing timesheets & project time management

Personal Profile

    * Preferably degree qualified (Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent (minimum HNC) with proven relevant experience
    * Experience of designing rotating mechanical equipment
    * Good understanding of limits and fits required
    * Experience in 3D-modelling software is essential (preferably Solidworks but other packages considered)
    * Mechanical apprenticeship/experience of hands-on engineering
    * Familiarity with COSMOS preferred (or equivalent e.g. ANSYS)
    * Capable of working both alone and as part of a small multi-disciplined team
    * Enthusiastic with the ability to learn quickly
    * Flexible and able to prioritise tasks
    * Effective time-management skills
    * Someone willing to give long-term commitment to the company
    * Ideally someone residing and settled in the local area

Contact Details

Contact: Mr Steve Jones
Position: Design Manager
Tel: 01639 864646
Fax: 01639 864676
Additional Information: Send CV to Steve Jones

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