Mechanical Design Engineer - Pro Engineer (Contract)
Primary Purpose of the Role:
To produce and modify models / drawing packages to allow the procurement and manufacture of electro mechanical equipment
To design electro mechanical equipment to Defence Standards with support from Design Engineers
Principal Relationships:
Reporting to the Engineering Services Team Leader
Liasing with Design Engineers to design electro mechanical equipment
Communicating progress and issues with the Work Package / Project Manager for the allocated tasks,
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
The role may include, but not be limited to the following activities:
- Designing / drawing electromechanical equipment
- Work collaboratively with Design Engineers to produce cost effective, easy to manufacture design solutions.
- Producing 3D models
- Implementing changings into drawing packages
- Producing change documentation
- Providing support to the preparation of detailed estimates and bids.
- Providing support to production / procurement as required.
- Providing design / drawing support where necessary to other Thales sites
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Key performance Indicators against Responsibilities and Tasks (professional only):
Performance measured against individual objectives in accordance with the company appraisal system.
Skills
Essential:
- Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire & Pro/INTRALINK
- AutoCAD (inc.Raster editing)
- Microsoft Office suite
- Desirable:
- PCB / PCA tools (Cadence, Cadstar)
- Teamcenter
Experience:
Essential:
- Designing / modelling electro-mechanical items such as console, cabinets,racks and cableforms
- Producing drawings to BS 8888
- Desirable:
- PCB contruction / PCA layout
- Knowledge of Defence Standards
Values & Behaviours:
Prepared to travel and stay away from home when required
Good interpersonal skills
A positive "can-do" mentality
A logical approach to problem solving
Qualifications:
Essential:
Educated to HNC / HND level