Mechanical design engineer

Company: A leading robotics company based in Reading (Robotics experience not required) Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Reading Town centre (Must be able to commute to reading office on daily basis) *They allow employees to work remote whenever needed but prefer an office presence. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to manage the complete product lifecycle from concept to production. This includes designing, prototyping, and preparing manufacturing #xFB01;les for outsourced production. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic problem solver who can handle diverse engineering challenges and drive projects to completion. Key Responsibilities: *Generate innovative concepts and design solutions for mechatronic projects. *Develop prototypes utilising techniques such as 3D printing,laser cutting, and hand-tool fabrication. *Oversee the design of mechanical components and entire projects from inception to #xFB01;nal handoff. *Ensure all CAD #xFB01;les and manufacturing documents are accurately maintained and updated in the CAD vault. *Optimise design #xFB01;les to meet the speci #xFB01;c requirements of external manufacturers and ensure manufacturability. Required Skills and Experience: *Pro #xFB01;ciency in SolidWorks or comparable CAD software. *Hands-on experience with CNC machining, lathe operations, 3D printing, vacuum casting, and plastic injection moulding. *Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM),including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and vacuum casting. *Experienced with PDM systems like Bild or other version control systems for managing project #xFB01;les. *Practical knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD T). *Experience transitioning products from small-scale prototypes to large-scale manufacturing, including familiarity with CE marking and IP sealing. Desired Qualities: *Creative thinker with a keen eye for design aesthetics and functional engineering solutions. *Ability to develop and maintain feature-rich CAD models that facilitate easy updates and lifecycle management. *Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams to meet design and manufacturing objectives. *Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Additional Responsibilities: *Continuously improve assembly processes and component designs to enhance overall product performance. *Maintain documentation, including updating assembly procedures and documentation as needed. *Cultivate and maintain relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality and timely production Reach out to charles @ YNH for a deep dive on the role