ABL careers

About the Role:

What will the role involve?

• Working on all stages of product development (from conceptual design, to detail design and testing), support the company’s existing and future range of air bearing products.

• Using analysis software and theoretical analysis tools, such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to support refining designs in line with results of the simulation.

• Creating and changing engineering drawings using 3D CAD software.

• Working with the Design team to take ownership of projects, monitoring and driving progress towards agreed completion targets and communicating issues as they arise.

• Assist in the development of manufacturing techniques for both new and existing products.

• Investigate customer/supplier issues, establishing ‘root cause’ of identified problems and working with relevant departments to ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed.

• Working with assembly and quality departments to define assembly and test procedures.

• Providing technical support to all departments within the business as required.

What will you require?

Essential:

• Have at least 5+ Years post-study work experience in a similar Mechanical Design Engineer role, encompassing all stages of product development
• A higher education qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Significant understanding of Machine Manufacture
• Previous experience of using Autodesk Inventor is desirable, however experience of engineering modelling and drawing using 3D CAD software.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience of working within formal configuration control systems.
• Right to Work in the UK
• Valid and Clean Drivers License

Desirable:

• Machining knowledge/experience
• CFD experience 
• Experience of leading project teams
• Knowledge of previous experience of Lean (Continuous Improvement Methodologies)