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Mechanical Design Engineer

Saffron Walden
4 days ago
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Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? TXM are excited to be partnering with a well-established, international rail company currently experiencing rapid growth and expansion.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking business, where you’ll play a key role in both new product development and the enhancement of existing solutions. You’ll also contribute to technical investigations and provide innovative design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead new product development and legacy product maintenance, managing multiple projects to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Design components, systems, and products by applying principles of mechanics, electricity, heat transfer, and materials science, while conducting research and testing.
Develop customer-focused solutions by analysing requirements, researching manufacturing methods, and validating assembly processes through prototype testing.
Ensure product quality and compliance by creating and executing test methods, confirming fabrication standards, and adhering to relevant standards and regulations.
Generate and maintain technical documentation including 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, datasheets, and support customer engagements through meetings, workshops, and technical presentations.
Stay current with industry trends by attending workshops, reviewing publications, building professional networks, and participating in exhibitions and global customer events.Key Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
Strong conceptual design skills.
Ability to present technical information effectively.
Practical experience with FMEA, FMECA, and risk engineering.Our client is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience. If you’re interested in joining a growing organisation with exciting future prospects — apply today

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