Mechanical Engineer (CAD, 3D, CFD)- £50k/£45 per hour (Outside IR35) – Manchester

The role may include, but not be limited to the following activities:

• To carry out general engineering tasks as required by the business.
• With the support of other members of the team, carry out more specialised mechanical design tasks associated with design for the subsea environment.
• Share their knowledge and experience with other members of the team.

The Mechanical Engineer (CAD, 3D, CFD) focus will be:

• Strong demonstrated experience of Mechanical Design Roles including at least a subset of the following:
  • Packaging of electronics and associated cabling.
  • Designing for platform installation. Ship / submarine.
  • Designing of assembly and mould tooling.
  • Designing of lifting equipment.
  • Producing key point manufacturing drawings in support of machine from model.
  • Producing detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
  • Providing support to the preparation of design requirements.
• Proficient in the use of 3D CAD system.
• Fundamental understanding of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering principals.
• General understanding of Engineering Development lifecycles.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proactive “can-do” mentality
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Must have Microsoft Office suite experience
• The individual will be expected to demonstrate a level of autonomy.
• A logical approach to problem solving is required.

If you are looking for a role which is highly interesting and has excellent career progression and satisfaction, please read on the whole advert, and apply with your CV.

Nice to have skills of the Mechanical Engineer (CAD, 3D, CFD):

• Thermal management (use of CFD tools useful but not essential)
• Carry out basic static stress and FEA analysis using CREO Simulate.
• Proficient in the use of CREO & PDMLink.
• The key areas of design undertaken for which previous experience would be beneficial will include: –
  • The design of sonar assemblies and equipment for the sub-sea environment.
  • The design deployment systems
  • Design processes involving moulding of polyurethane, epoxy and other resins.
  • Design of composite structures and sonar domes.
  • Design / specification of sub-sea cable assemblies.
  • Thermal management (use of CFD tools useful but not essential)
  • Carry out basic static stress and FEA analysis using CREO Simulate
  • Design of 19 inch racking systems and consoles including shock mounting and thermal considerations

Remuneration Offered:

Permanent:

• Salary £35,000 – £50,000 (depending on Candidate Experience) + Benefits
• UK citizenship is mandatory to be able to clear the background checks and obtain SC clearance
• Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage

Or

Contract

• up to £45 per hour (Outside IR35)
• UK citizenship is mandatory to be able to clear the background checks and obtain SC clearance
• Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage

My client wants to have offered the role to the successful candidate within weeks so if you are interested, please don’t hesitate to contact me. My client offers a 3-stage process that can be completed within 2 weeks subject to your availability.