Mechanical Systems Engineer

Responsible for designing and drawing mechanical systems and components, including hydraulics, pneumatics, machinery components, frames, tooling jigs, stillages.,

• Apply problem solving and continuous improvement, recommend and implement improvements to maximise equipment availability, performance, reduce repetitive operator tasks, improve quality, and reduce waste.


• Identify obsolete mechanical components and source alternatives. Design modifications to enable upgrades.


• Design mechanical systems and components. Create drawings using AutoCad ,Solidworks, Inventa.


• Maintain and apply a level of technical expertise across the site, sufficient to act as a point of reference for team members & colleagues, to resolve complex problems of repair/fix and give technical direction.


• To support the introduction of new machinery from specification to Rittal-CSM standards through to FAT.


• Analyse downtime faults and causes and create effective PPM and TPM activities.


• Contribute to problem solving workshops, providing mechanical systems expertise to identify root causes of failures and the subsequent improvement actions


• Sourcing and procurement of spare components.


• Apply quality control to documentation register, booking in and out of drawings, version control, parts list, and follow engineering standards in drawings.
  
  Essential


• BTEC Level 5 (HND) or City & Guilds equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline.


• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with Managers, colleagues, contractors.


• Work as an integral member of the team, highlighting design challenges and assisting with overcoming obstacles, including excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to liaise with toolmakers, turners, and fitters both in house and sub-contractors to carry out mechanical works.


• At least two years of verifiable experience designing mechanical systems.


Desirable:

• Bsc in Mechanical Engineering


• Completed apprenticeship (NVQ Level 4) in appropriate engineering discipline.


• Hydraulic system design.


• Pneumatic system design.


• Press Tooling design.


• Selection of correct materials for parts, including any special improvement treatment, and finishing.


• Machinery safety legislation


• Knowledge of welding techniques, punching, folding, drilling, tapping for the best solution.
  
  Rittal-CSM specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure. We provide solutions for industrial and IT applications. We are proud of our diverse and talented workforce and are excited to welcome a new Mechanical Systems Engineer to our family.
  
  Additional leave


• Bereavement leave


• Canteen


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Free flu jabs


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme


• Sick pay


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday


Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme


Work Location: In person