Mechanical Engineer

Company: VJ Tech Limited

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Reports to: R&D Manager

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing and improving mechanical systems and products. The role is varied and requires strong analytical abilities, hands-on engineering experience, and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and industry standards. The applicant must be experienced with electro-mechanical products, be able to multi-task, and work well against deadlines. The position is located at the company’s facility in Reading.

Key Responsibilities

• Using 3D CAD, design industrial, computer controlled machinery to provide solutions to customer challenges within the Geotechnical Testing industry;
• Perform mechanical engineering calculations (limits and fits) and stress analysis (FEA) on proposed designs/concepts;
• Generate detail manufacturing drawings, BOM’s, Engineering Datasheets, Paint Schedules, Inspection and Test narratives etc.;
• Ensure all products meet safety and machinery directives and drawings are created to BS8888 standards
• Conduct / participate in design reviews of mechanical systems and prototypes including graphical renders and 3D models;
• Use of FMEA to understand risk and develop clear test / actions plans to mitigate;
• Ensure strict adherence to company H&S policy and standards, and ensure that industry best practice and standards in this regard are followed, e.g. risk assessments;
• Provide input and advice to other team members during the development and manufacturing of physical prototypes for testing;
• Identify opportunities for improvement with existing products and process, through feedback, analysis, and testing;
• Provide engineering and technical support for the layout, design and evaluation of equipment including the checking of drawings and other related engineering documents;
• Work effectively with the Operations Department on sourcing, availability, and pricing of product estimates;
• Work effectively with suppliers and communicating with staff or customers to identify technical requirements;
• Presenting designs to management and clients;
• Any other duties or tasks as assigned by the company.

Experience, Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 2.1BSc or BEng level in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent);
• Minimum 5 years industry experience in machinery design;
• Solidworks 2021 experience with SolidWorks PDM Server (or equivalent 3D CAD);
• Understanding engineering materials and manufacturing practices;
• FEA using Solidworks (or equivalent package);
• Understanding of electro-mechanical / mechatronic systems and components;
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively present complex topics in a concise manner;
• Ideal candidate must be able to manage multiple projects at one time and adhere to strict deadlines;
• Team player with the ability to problem solve effectively and collaboratively;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to learn in-house design practices and procedures;
• Willing and able to deliver coherent technical discussions on design matters;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels and in a variety of functions;
• Excellent organizational, time management skills, and with a good work ethic
• Beneficial :
• Electro-mechanical design principles
• Any Geotechnical or Civil Engineering design experience
• Hydraulic design principles
• Beneficial : 3D Prining technologies and usage

Compensation:

• Base salary, depending on candidate experience
• 21 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Medical and dental coverage.
• Life insurance (after 3 months’ service).
• 3% employer pension contribution.

Company Background:

VJ Tech designs, manufactures, supplies, and services high quality, advanced innovative laboratory test equipment to the construction and geotechnical industries. Since 1991, universities around the world have benefited from our instruments, providing advanced testing capabilities for post-graduate research; and to multinational construction companies involved in large scale projects. We are pround that our equipment provides solutions to a diverse range of requirements. For more information, visit www.vjtech.co.uk.