Design Engineer

Semmco Ltd

Woking, UK

about 1 month ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

Computer-Aided Design Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Autocad Software Version Control

Design access platforms, ground support equipment and structural assemblies from initial brief through to completion.
Produce clear, accurate technical drawings suitable for internal and external manufacture.
Design sheet-metal components optimised for laser/waterjet cutting and bending, balancing cost, function and manufacturability.
Design practical fabrication and weldment solutions with consideration for joint design, welding methods and material selection.
Select and specify standard and bought-in parts and equipment.
Apply sound mechanical principles to bearings, sliders, drive mechanisms and load paths.
Support designs through manufacture, packing, shipping and on-site installation, including worldwide projects.
Work collaboratively with the wider design team, maintaining clear revision control and documented design changes.
Provide technical support on the shop floor and during installations.
Carry out design checks and support simple FEA for design verification where required.

3+ years’ experience in a mechanical or design engineering role, with a proven record of delivered projects.
Experience with sheet-metal design, fabrication, weldments and structural assemblies.
Confident producing and checking detailed technical drawings.
Strong understanding of common steels, aluminium, coatings, finishes and relevant plastics.
Experience using CAD software; Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
Experience with PDM/PLM systems; Autodesk Vault experience would be advantageous.
Understanding of revision control, documented changes and design traceability.
Experience designing GSE, access equipment, aviation, rail or similar equipment would be advantageous.
Relevant engineering qualification such as HND/Degree, or equivalent industry experience.
Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills.
Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-check and buddy-check designs.
Ability to take ownership of projects from sales handover through to manufacture and aftersales support.
UK right to work required.
Based at the Woking, Surrey site.