Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Miskin/ South Wales

up to £50,000 depending on experience

Renishaw is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Current Product design team in Renishaw’s Additive Manufacturing Group (AMG). The role will include all aspects of the design process, from initial concept through to finished product.

Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) is an emerging technology that builds parts in layers using a high powdered laser to fuse fine metallic powder to form the finished object and is set to transform the way components and assemblies are made in fields as diverse as orthopaedic implants and component manufacture in aerospace. Renishaw’s involvement in this exciting technology presents an excellent opportunity to be part of this manufacturing revolution.

Responsibilities

3D design and 2D drawing creation to BS8888

Development of prototype system components in line with product development

requirements

Develop prototype testing and analysis of data to support the design

Working with quality and engineering teams to investigate product performance issues, providing solutions to a timescale

Working closely with manufacturing engineers to ensure best practice for manufacture and assembly

Prepare reports and specifications

Complete

requirements for the change management process to allow swift introductions

Key

requirements

Educated to at least degree level in Mechanical Engineering or similar related engineering degree (2:1 or above)

The ability to demonstrate achievements in the design of machined components and assemblies

The ability to communicate design solutions to levels suitable for knowledge transfer

A full and valid UK driving licence and the willingness and ability to travel to other AM division sites across the country for project work

Desirable

requirements

Expertise in the use of 3D CAD, preferably Siemens NX

Familiarity with core analytical analysis techniques, such as degree level applied maths, six sigma, and so on

An aptitude for design suitable for assembly and test

An appreciation of control systems

requirements

An appreciation for the application of compliance standards to industrial machinery

An aptitude for problem solving

Programming experience in Matlab or LabVIEW would be beneficial

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to adapt to new software quickly

Person specification

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a practical approach to design, supported by good problem-solving skills and an attention to detail. They will be able to work as part of a multi‑disciplined team where output is subject to team scrutiny and communicating effectively will be key. The role will also require a hands-on approach at times