Design Engineer - Mechanical

Role Summary:

• Responsible designing and drafting mechanical products and systems using solid works.
• Fully responsible for the change management and the whole product data management process.
• Support with technical validations by working with the manufacturing engineers.

Duties:

• Design, develop, verify, and maintain whole machine 3D models and modification to existing designs to keep in line with current legislation, continuous improvement, and cost reduction exercises.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to other engineers, ensuring that solutions are technically fit for purpose, reliable, serviceable and meet appropriate legislation.
• Working with a team of people in the control of all cost, weight and product data structure for all current vehicles and new product programs
• Support of New Product Introduction and Engineering Change Management
• Apply DFM techniques in support of manufacturing products
• Manage CAD data within the Solid works PDM environment
• Prepare drawings and diagrams for hydraulic devices and installations.
• Support in the creation of technical construction files to provide evidence that MEWPS have been designed and type verified for compliance with EN280 and the machinery directive
• Conduct type approval tests and document detailed test records.
• Keep up to date with impending legislation changes and ensure timely introduction of design changes necessary to maintain compliance.
• Increasing the value of existing designs of machines by use of value analysis and value engineering techniques.