Mechanical Design Engineer

Roxel UK – Kidderminster, England, United Kingdom

Roxel is an Anglo‑French company that designs, develops and manufactures solid propellant rocket motors for tactical missiles. The UK operations are based at Summerfield, Kidderminster. This is a permanent role in the Design Office.

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• Creating and modifying 3D models using Creo 11
  
• Producing detail production drawings (Weapon and Tooling), ensuring conformance to BS8888 and manufacturability (using DFMA techniques)
  
• Managing model and drawing data through Windchill 13
  
• Drawing and design checking
  
• Producing interface drawings with the relevant authorities
  
• Modelling and reporting model mechanical properties
  
• Liaison with the customer, manufacturers and suppliers, and on‑site commissioning trial engineers (using DFMA techniques)
  
• Concept meetings and design reviews – taking actions and ensuring actions are completed on time
  
• Active participation in DFMEA reviews
  
• Managing your own workload to ensure OTD
  

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• Working knowledge of Creo 11 or similar
  
• Working within a mechanical engineering environment
  
• Design for Manufacture and Assembly techniques
  
• Knowledge of a wide range of engineering materials and fasteners
  
• Knowledge of national drafting standards BS 8888
  
• Knowledge of Geometric tolerancing, limits and fits
  
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office tools
  
• Working knowledge of Windchill 13 or similar PLM systems
  
• Management of design life cycle states
  
• Evidence of attention to detail skills
  
• An understanding of defence standards such as Def Stan 07-85
  
• Basic knowledge of stressing components
  

Self‑motivated and able to manage their own workload. Interpersonal skills are a requirement of the role, and the candidate should be able to communicate with confidence in a team environment but also be able to work independently under guidance.

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• Pension Contributions up to 8% (Employer)
  
• Company Sick Pay
  
• Success Sharing Bonus
  
• Healthshield (Health cash back plan)
  
• Professional Membership
  
• Corporate Clothing