ROXUK00145 Mechanical Design Engineer

Roxel is an Anglo-French company that designs, develops and manufactures solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover over £150M and nearly 1000 staff, 300 in the UK.

The UK operations are entirely based at Summerfield Kidderminster where we currently have a vacancy for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

The successful candidate will be involved in projects from initial concept stage through to the issue of production drawings and work very closely with the Design Authority, Production Engineers and other Designers.

The design work involves pressure vessel design integrated with precision machined components in a wide variety of materials, both metallic and non-metallic, natural or synthetic.

Tooling design will include special purpose equipment used in all stages of the manufacture, assembly and testing of a solid propellant rocket motor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

– 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)
– Reviewing/challenging design concepts
– Concept meetings and design reviews – taking actions and ensure actions are completed on time
– Active participation in DFMEA reviews
– Managing your own workload to ensure OTD

Attention to detail is paramount whilst being able to work on multiple projects and an enthusiastic, inquisitive mind would be advantageous with an eagerness to learn. The candidate should have excellent design flair skills demonstrating new ways of thinking and having the confidence to challenge current methods/designs.

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

Qualifications:

The candidate would ideally have a degree in Mechanical Engineering/Design and a minimum of a HNC in mechanical engineering (or another relevant engineering qualification) or achieved grade C or above in at least two of the following A level subjects; Design Technology, Mathematics, Physics or English.

It would be an advantage if the candidate has at least 3 years’ experience in design and producing technical drawings in accordance with BS 8888.

Experience:

Essential Experience
o Working knowledge of Creo 11 or similar
o Working within a mechanical engineering environment
o Design for Manufacture and Assembly techniques
o Knowledge of a wide range of engineering materials and fasteners
o Knowledge of national drafting standards BS 8888
o Knowledge of Geometric tolerancing, limits and fits
o Competent in the use of Microsoft Office tools

• Desirable Experience
o Working knowledge of Windchill 13 or similar PLM systems
o Management of design life cycle states
o Evidence of attention to detail skills
o An understanding of defence standards such as Def Stan 07-85
o Basic knowledge of stressing components

Person Specification

The candidate should be 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).

How to apply

Please note: As a sucessful applicant you will be required to undertake an Occupational Health Assessment be able to pass a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and at a later date Security Clearance (SC).   A further condition is for the sucessful individual to have lived in the UK consistanly for at least 5 years.

Please check guidelines by looking on the below link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

At Roxel we work in a grading structure, based on experience, as part of your application please specify your salary expectations.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to  uk_recruitment@roxelgroup.uk.com