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Mechanical Design Engineer

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group
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.Mechanical Design Engineer page is loaded## Mechanical Design Engineerlocations: Kirkbymoorside, UK: Cambridge, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR104928The role of Mechanical Design Engineer will give you the chance to play a key role on ground-breaking and high-profile defence projects with values in the hundreds of millions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading team working at Slingsby Advanced Composites in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.Accountability:* Using design experience and knowledge to ensure customer expectations are satisfied.* Taking a pragmatic approach to problem solving, which may involve developing new concepts or techniques, also to be involved in problem-solving activities in other disciplines.Responsibilities:* To coach and mentor less experienced colleagues, sharing knowledge and experience to aid development.* To provide composite design knowledge and expertise to the business and particular projects.* To keep up to date with advancements within the design field so ensure that the most appropriate solutions and techniques are used.* To perform check signatory activitiesTasks:* To use expertise and experience in design of new projects and improvement of existing designs* To design composite products for a variety of markets using CATIAv5 with CPD and CPM capability.* To work to agreed parameters to ensure a successful outcome.* To contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures relating to engineering design* To identify opportunities for improvement and see through to conclusion* To determine own or project objectives and priorities.* To communicate effectively with internal and external parties to encourage an integrated and collaborative approach.* Work to agreed budgets, timescales and parameters.* Perform root cause analyses and support the implementation of corrective actions.* Develop a continuous improvement culture by supporting the implementation of lean techniques, review and assess new technology and develop processes that reduce cost, improve quality and increase efficiency.Technical Competencies / Qualification:* Degree level education in Engineering subject or equivalent is preferred however we would welcome candidate who can demonstrate a background in the design of fibre-reinforced composite structures.* Experienced designer using CATIA v5 CPD and CPM* Experienced in using a product lifecycle management system* Experienced in geometric tolerancing* Experienced in designing composite products* Ideally experienced in designing marine and aerospace composite products* Experienced in tool design* Experienced in constructing plybooks* Pragmatic problem solving skills* Decision making ability#LI-Onsite#LI-ER1Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMarshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click .
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