Mechanical design engineer

Join a Leading Electro-Optics Company as a Mechanical Design Engineer in West Sussex Holt Executive are partnered with a leading electro-optics design and manufacturing business, which is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their skilled engineering team to collaborate on designing and building innovative systems. Key Responsibilities for the Mechanical Design Engineer: Work with the team to perform classical engineering analysis on designs including stress, fatigue vibration using conventional analysis and computer simulation. Produce detailed engineering and assembly drawings for manufacturing and perform lab testing for verification and conformance of design outputs to meet the design inputs. Assist with developing engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigation and any other formal documentation to support customer requirements. Liaise with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control and drive systems into equipment designs. Have experience of working within a closely integrated, mixed-discipline, project design team to produce quality design solutions in line with cost, time, and quality requirements. Provide support for the production, test, and field engineering teams. Support the sales teams with bids and quotations. Assist with creating designs in 3D CAD using SolidWorks software.Key Skills and Experience for the Mechanical Design Engineer: Essential Have more than 2 years of experience working in an engineering role. Have experience in the design of complex mechanisms and structures for use in harsh environments - preferably in the defence industry. Have proven experience in the design of systems from original concept design, produced from a specification, through to production. Can analyse the loads on, and design solutions for, items such as gear drives bearings and motors. Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of machining, casting, fabrication, and moulding techniques. Have experience in the use of the SolidWorks CAD system. Ability to consult with customers verbally and in writing effectively, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.Desirable Have experience designing equipment for use in harsh environments. Experience working in the Defence or related sectors, particularly in R D and manufacturing, such as scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies. Have more than 5 years of experience working in an engineering role. Company Benefits: 37.5 hour working week and lunchtime finishes on a Friday. 28 days annual leave and Christmas closure. Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, and physiotherapy consultations. Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline. Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as You Earn Scheme. Wellbeing initiatives, including access to the Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across all sites to support and promote well-being. Employee discounts scheme (including access to an additional wellbeing hub). Excellent Learning Development opportunities.If your skills and experience match this Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to (url removed)