Mechanical Design and Development Engineer

Job Description

Application and Development Engineer required for our industry leading manufacture of special purpose equipment.

Role Overview:
This Northamptonshire based business

manufactures bespoke low volume precision components from high grade materials.
The Application and Development Engineer

supports the Sales team in providing technical solutions to customer enquiries. You will be involved in the development of new products and associated production methods including test rigs, focussing on satisfying customers needs, products performance and efficiency.

In order to be successful in this role you must meet a minimum of requirements:-
A 2.1 degree in Mechanical engineering
A background in a precision engineering such as;

Aerospace/Automotive/Energy/Oil

& Gas.
Experience of CAD & PDM (preferably SolidWorks) and FEA tools such as; Ansys Workbench and/or SolidWorks Simulation.
Creation of GD&T engineering drawings with hand calculations (preliminary design, sizing, and stress).
Knowledge of static/rotating components, material selection, conventional manufacturing processes, materials strength/fatigue etc.
Costing, commercial proposals and project work
A natural Innovator, pro-active and driven.

Benefits:
£40 -£45k p.a
pension, death in service, and income protection benefits.
workweek (Monday to Thursday 08:30-17.15, Friday 08:30-12:30).
weeks paid annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays.