Reverse Design Engineer

Job Location	Consett
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Salary Competitive - Phone to discuss
37 Hours per week: 07:30 - 16:00 Monday -Thursday 07:30 - 12:30 Friday.
Pension 3% Company contribution
Holidays 25 days per year, plus bank holidays
Cycle to Work Scheme

THE BUSINESSWestray Recruitment Group are seeking a Reverse Design Engineer to join our client based in Consett. The right candidate will be joining a white metal repair and manufacturing company. Manufacturing is predominately made to order according to customer designsand specifications. Repair of bearings components are either according to drawings or from inwards inspection of damaged components. This results in a huge amount of product variety, complexity and customer requirements. Our client are ideally looking forsomeone who has experience using a 3D laser scanner and comes from a pump background.THE ROLE

Use 3D scanning technology to create 3D CAD models from complex samples
Use portable CMM (Faro Arm) to create 3D models
Use portable white light laser scanner to create 3D models
Use customer information/samples to create 3D models
Use first principal measuring to create 3D models
Build full digital models of with all mating features to establish fits and clearances
Preparing design documentation for production (component design, technical drawings)
Working closely with other departments to provide relevant information as required
Cross check colleagues’ technical drawings to ensure they comply with company standards and samples
Contributing to design reviews
Use Solidworks software to produce models and drawings
Maintaining, where necessary, existing design information using software packages
Provide engineering support and technical guidance as and when required.
Refining 3D models in the product range
Store manage and file all information into relevant vaults as per company procedure
Follow company processes and procedures on Health Safety and Environment

THE PERSON

Mechanical Engineering background: ONC/HNC/HND in mechanical engineering is preferred
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, and metal fabrication
Excellent 2D and 3D design skills with experience of Solidworks / design works / EPDM Vault
Experienced in the use of CMM, Faro Arm, 3D scanning technology
Understanding and interpretation of engineering and drawing standards.
Understanding of pumps and rotating equipment
Experience in the use of FEA would be an advantage
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Proven ability to execute and deliver projects within specific time frames
Ability to work within a team with initiative and minimum supervision

TO APPLYPlease apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Neil Douthwaite who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Neil at

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