SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Job Description

Company Technical ProfileThermoteknix Systems Limited designs, develops and manufactures thermal imaging and measuring equipment used in world-wide commercial systems, industrial, security and surveillance applications.The company was founded in 1982 and retains its position at the forefront of the infrared imaging industry with a wide range of hardware and software products designed to meet the needs of a growing customer base.The company is privately owned and operates from premises in Waterbeach, Cambridge, UK. It has been recognised by The Queen’s Awards both for Export and Innovation and is ISO 9001:2008 certified.CandidateDue to planned rapid growth and new products coming onto the market, Thermoteknix are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This position will report to the Head of Mechanical Engineering and will be working alongside our existing Mechanical Design Engineers on a variety of infrared thermal imaging related projects.Work profileThis post will involve working in the mechanical engineering department on new product design and development. The work will involve 3D modelling (Solidworks), design analysis, drafting, supplier and customer liaison, prototype building, product testing and production support.In addition, we will expect the candidate to be able to contribute significantly to project development both as a lead technical role and as project manager. Our projects normally involve contributions from our electronics, software and production engineers and the candidate must have the familiarity/experience with these to be effective in a multidisciplinary team.Skills and ExperienceThe role would suit a candidate who is bright / industrious, with a proven academic record, and a good mechanical engineering degree.Candidates should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the technologies involved in their current experience. The successful applicant will be genuinely interested in the process of mechanical design and product development and capable of being individually responsible for their work and share responsibility with others. The individual should have energy and be strongly self motivated, equally happy undertaking everything from leading edge design to straightforward mechanical drafting. In addition, they should have the enthusiasm and drive to contribute and inspire team success.In addition to a good academic background and relevant experience, the candidate should have the ability and enthusiasm to find out about, and work in, new areas. A demonstrable commitment to producing right first time on-schedule, quality work is essential.Candidates should be able to show their ability to work in a 3D modelling environment (preferably Solidworks), produce high quality drawings and show evidence of working on new product design and development.Other skills that would be beneficial include: rapid prototyping, injection moulding, 3D surface modelling, FEA and thermal analysis, design of military products.OtherCompetitive salaryContributory company pension schemeLife assurance23 days annual holiday (3 days to be taken over Christmas) + public holidaysSummer BBQ/Christmas and monthly staff company lunchesCycle to work schemeVariable starting and finishing timesNormal working hours will be 37½ hours per week when based in the officeThe successful applicant will report directly to the Head of Mechanical EngineeringFor more information, please email your CV and a covering letter to:Mrs Louise BartonOffice Manager, Thermoteknix Systems Limited Required skills

3D Modeling

Mechanical Engineering

Product Development

Rapid Prototyping

Solidworks

Keyskills :
3D Modeling Mechanical Engineering Product Development Rapid Prototyping Solidwks