Contract Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Contract Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Initially for a six month period with a view of six monthly extensions - 2+ years potential contract length

To provide mechanical engineering design support to the technical systems of the research facility based in South Oxfordshire.

Work closely with internal & external scientific and engineering staff to produce mechanical designs for various projects.

The work will be varied and will cover a broad range of design work including:

• Design and routing of water-cooling pipework
• Support structure design
• Tooling and support equipment
• Access platforms
• Vacuum vessel design
• Precision component detail design

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience with Creo - required
• Experience of large CAD assembly management techniques - desirable
• Experience and knowledge of robust CAD modelling techniques - required
• Experience of Ultra High Vacuum - desirable
• Knowledge and Experience of GD&T to BS 8888 and relevant ISO standards - required
• Experience of hand calcs to substantiate designs and FEA - desirable
• Experience using windchill or other PLM systems - desirable

It is highly likely that the work will continue for a number of years.

Please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit for further information on 07971 309403

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.