Reverse Design Engineer

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Salary Competitive - Phone to discuss
• 37 Hours per week: 07:30 - 16:00 Monday -Thursday 07:30 - 12:30 Friday.
• Pension 3% Company contribution
• Holidays 25 days per year, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme

THE BUSINESSWestray Recruitment Group are seeking a Reverse Design Engineer to join our client based in Consett. The right candidate will be joining a white metal repair and manufacturing company. Manufacturing is predominately made to order according to customer designs and specifications. Repair of bearings components are either according to drawings or from inwards inspection of damaged components. This results in a huge amount of product variety, complexity and customer requirements. Our client are ideally looking for someone who has experience using a 3D laser scanner and comes from a pump background. THE ROLE

• Use 3D scanning technology to create 3D CAD models from complex samples
• Use portable CMM (Faro Arm) to create 3D models
• Use portable white light laser scanner to create 3D models
• Use customer information/samples to create 3D models
• Use first principal measuring to create 3D models
• Build full digital models of with all mating features to establish fits and clearances
• Preparing design documentation for production (component design, technical drawings)
• Working closely with other departments to provide relevant information as required
• Cross check colleagues' technical drawings to ensure they comply with company standards and samples
• Contributing to design reviews
• Use Solidworks software to produce models and drawings
• Maintaining, where necessary, existing design information using software packages
• Provide engineering support and technical guidance as and when required.
• Refining 3D models in the product range
• Store manage and file all information into relevant vaults as per company procedure
• Follow company processes and procedures on Health Safety and Environment

THE PERSON

• Mechanical Engineering background: ONC/HNC/HND in mechanical engineering is preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, and metal fabrication
• Excellent 2D and 3D design skills with experience of Solidworks / design works / EPDM Vault
• Experienced in the use of CMM, Faro Arm, 3D scanning technology
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering and drawing standards.
• Understanding of pumps and rotating equipment
• Experience in the use of FEA would be an advantage
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Proven ability to execute and deliver projects within specific time frames
• Ability to work within a team with initiative and minimum supervision

TO APPLYPlease apply for this position and your CV will go direct to our Engineering Consultant Neil Douthwaite who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Neil at