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Back to results| Job Title: | Mechanical Design Engineer Cambridge |
| Sector: | Engineering - General |
| Location: | Cambridge |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Salary: | £45,000.00 - £45,000.00 / annum |
| Deadline: | 08/03/2012 |
| Company: | Twinserve Ltd |
| Contact: | James Gardiner |
| Ref: | JG-4208507 |
Mechanical Design Engineer Cambridge
Mechanical Design Engineer
Our client, an international electronics development and manufacturing firm is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to work as part of the printhead development team with specific responsibility for mechanical and functional design. The role covers the entire life cycle of the product from initial concept through design, validation, field trials, release into production and maintenance.
The successful candidate will be completing design work using 3D CAD and FEA techniques, working with particular focus on fluidic and thermal performance. As such, for the position of Mechanical Design Engineer candidates should have experience of designing complex assemblies and have practical experience of designing for fluidic flow, thermal, shock and vibration considerations.
The role will also involve designing to achieve the most cost effective solution for manufacture, and as such experience of lean manufacturing would be desired.
Experience:
Essential
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
A good grounding in applied mathematics, physics or chemistry
At least 5 years experience on products of similar complexity eg precision electro-mechanical, high reliability and industrial environments
Proven understanding of fundamental manufacturing principles
3D CAD modelling essential - Solidworks would be an advantage
Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing including tolerance stack-up analysis.
Solid understanding of capability studies for designs, jigs and fixtures
Desirable:
Proven experience of using finite element methods for stress and thermal characterisation.
Proven experience of plastic mould design including injection, flow, warpage and shrinkage.
Design for automated assembly
Proven experience of die casting/metal machining processes
Appreciation of high volume manufacturing (100,000 units per year)
Experience of using PDM systems for engineering change control
Total package up to range is £45,000, plus bonus and flexible Benefits
Location: Cambridge, UK
