Design Engineer (Mechanical) at Nicholsons Sealing Technologies, Shield Row

A global specialist in the design and manufacture of high-temperature metal seals for aerospace, automotive and power generation sectors are seeking a Design Engineer to join their Engineering team to drive the next phase of development and growth. 

As a Design Engineer your duties will include:
•    Respond to customer enquiries, review applications, develop technical specifications
•    Specify catalogue parts, optimise seal configurations and design bespoke seals and gaskets
•    Create 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models, maintain design files and drawing registers
•    Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure design suitability
•    Utilise computer-based tools (e.g. Finite Element Analysis) to develop part designs
•    Perform physical testing (e.g. load deflection, leak testing) to validate part performance
•    Develop customer relationships, support Sales, develop product range and performance 
•    Perform technical investigations and provide support to internal and external Customers

To be successful in the role of Design Engineer you will have demonstratable skills and experience in the following:
•    Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with internal stakeholder and Customer liaison
•    Performing engineering calculations, application review and product specification
•    Creation of engineering drawings, AutoDesk – Autocad and Inventor, maintaining technical files
•    Hold a relevant degree or equivalent level

To be considered for the role you should ideally have experience in:
•    Precision metal forming/fabrication
•    New product introduction, process feasibility
•    Quality assurance & auditing
•    Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred, non-linear desirable)

The position benefits from a private pension scheme, non-contractual Business Performance Related Bonus, 24 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays, a working week over 5 days with an early Friday finish, offering excellent work/life balance.