We are seeking a Mechanical Design & Commissioning Engineer to work for a small family-run machinery manufacturer in Ashford.
Applications from recently graduated engineers will also be considered.
This appointment involves:
All aspects of mechanical design for heavy machinery, extrusion tooling, and process plant. Testing new designs and applications both on in-house development equipment and at customer facilities. Producing reports on all aspects of equipment performance and making recommendations on potential improvements. At the direction of the Technical Director, undertaking projects to implement new and improved technology. Visiting customers' premises for the purpose of commissioning new equipment. Provision of technical documentation. The successful applicant will be working on production equipment, much of which, being customer-specific, is for one-off manufacture. They will be expected to travel to commission machines and provide technical support to customers worldwide on average 3 to 5 times per year, for between 2 and 5 weeks each time. This is a full-time position of 37 hours per week, working 08:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 to 13:00 Friday. The successful applicant must have:
A relevant degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering. A scientific and methodical approach to problem-solving. Experience of AutoCAD and Inventor or other 3D packages. Ability to produce drawings to BS8888 Standard. A willingness to travel. Desirable skills include:
A good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Solid practical experience and understanding of inspection and quality control procedures. Experience of manufacturing and how that applies to design, particularly metalwork. Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
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All aspects of mechanical design for heavy machinery, extrusion tooling, and process plant. Testing new designs and applications both on in-house development equipment and at customer facilities. Producing reports on all aspects of equipment performance and making recommendations on potential improvements. At the direction of the Technical Director, undertaking projects to implement new and improved technology. Visiting customers' premises for the purpose of commissioning new equipment. Provision of technical documentation. The successful applicant will be working on production equipment, much of which, being customer-specific, is for one-off manufacture. They will be expected to travel to commission machines and provide technical support to customers worldwide on average 3 to 5 times per year, for between 2 and 5 weeks each time. This is a full-time position of 37 hours per week, working 08:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 to 13:00 Friday. The successful applicant must have:
A relevant degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering. A scientific and methodical approach to problem-solving. Experience of AutoCAD and Inventor or other 3D packages. Ability to produce drawings to BS8888 Standard. A willingness to travel. Desirable skills include:
A good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Solid practical experience and understanding of inspection and quality control procedures. Experience of manufacturing and how that applies to design, particularly metalwork. Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
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