Mechanical Designer
Oxford Instruments plc
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bristol • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Delivering component and device conception and design, 3D solid models, detail drawings and modifications.
- Carry out Design Verification and Validation activities through calculation, simulation and prototype testing.
- Ensure all work complies with our company standards and relevant regulatory and industry standards (E.g. BS, EN, Semi standards).
- Provide technical information required for Technical File, manuals and other documentation.
- Adhere to internal design process as defined in Business Management system.
- Collaborate with other designers and departments to ensure specifications are clear and complete.
- Work as a team with other departments to translate the technical requirements into structured modular designs.
- Leading the problem-solving process and Root Cause Analysis activities on issues during manufacture, test or customer sites using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Be empowered to propose and lead continuous Improvement of both products and departmental processes.
- Lead (and where applicable coordinate activity on) Engineering Design projects to deliver quality solutions effectively and on-time.
- Take responsibility and accountability for work packages / projects allocated and timelines, reporting and escalating to manager and stakeholders where necessary.
- Be proficient in using 3D CAD (Solidedge), PLM software, Excel, Word and Outlook.
- General drawing office duties and admin, including maintenance of accurate, up-to-date drawings, Work Instructions and documentation.
- Take personal responsibility for and prioritise health, safety, and environmental protection.
- Alongside the manager, take ownership of personal and professional development.
- Carry out other tasks that might reasonably be requested by the company.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in relevant discipline (preferred)
- HNC or equivalent (accepted)
- Experience in design of mechanical systems and mechanisms.
- Experience in design verification & validation through calculation, simulation and Prototype testing.
- Ability to lead and deliver work scopes and design projects with cross-discipline team.
- Knowledge of machined components, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and other manufacturing and assembly methods.
- Strong problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis skills.
- Professional engineering drawing/design best practice.
- Ability to analyse data.
- Commercial awareness of product costs, reliability and safety issues.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Private healthcare
- Share incentive plan
- Defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan
- Flexible benefits package that can be tailored to your own requirements.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
3D CADdesign verificationdesign validationcalculationsimulationprototype testingmechanical systems designRoot Cause Analysisengineering drawing best practicedata analysis
Soft Skills
problem-solvingleadershipcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementcommunicationprioritizationpersonal responsibilityteamworkcommercial awareness
Certifications
Degree in relevant disciplineHNC or equivalent