Mechanical Design Engineer - Horsham

Chess Dynamics is an innovative engineering company who design and manufacture electro-optical surveillance, tracking and fire control systems for defence leaders around the world. This exciting, agile company is a small, medium enterprise with over 200 employees across three UK sites.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Innovative design skills in Electro-Mechanical mechanisms.
• Assist with creating designs in 3D CAD using SolidWorks software.
• Work with the team to perform classical engineering analysis on designs including stress, fatigue & vibration using conventional analysis and computer simulation
• Produce detail engineering and assembly drawings for manufacturing, perform lab testing for verification and conformance of design outputs to meet the design inputs.
• Assist with developing engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigation and any other formal documentation to support customer requirements.
• Liaise with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control and drive systems into equipment designs.
• Have experience of working within a small, mixed discipline, project design team to produce quality design solutions in line with cost, time and quality requirements.
• Provide support for the production, test and field engineering teams. Support the sales teams with bids and quotations.

 

The successful applicant will

• Be innovative with a flair for new concept designs and a passion for mechanical engineering.
• Have experience in the design of complex mechanisms and structures for use in harsh environments - preferably in the defence industry.
• Have proven experience in the design of systems from original concept design, produced from a specification, through to production.
• Have the ability to analyse the loads on, and design solutions for, items such as gear drives bearings and motors.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of machining, casting, fabrication and moulding techniques.
• Have experience in the use of SolidWorks CAD system.
• Ability to liaise with customers verbally and in writing in an effective manner, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.

 

Person Specification 

• Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage
• Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail
• The ability to work independently when required
• A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills
• A resilient and adaptable approach always

 

Interested in pursuing a career with us?  Our benefits listed below:

Work life balance:

• 37.5 hour week
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• Early finish on Fridays
• 28 days annual leave - in addition to bank holidays

 

Family & Wellbeing Standard Benefits – All employees:

• Group Pension Plan – up to 4% matched employer contributions
• Income Protection Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Help@Hand Service gives you and your family access to 4 key services including; remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service, physiotherapy consultations
• Life Assurance Policy, including Bereavement Counselling and Probate Helpline
• Company Share Incentive Plan and Save as you Earn Scheme
• Group Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to Aviva Wellbeing App and the addition of mental health support for all employees plus regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
• Regular Sports and social activities
• Employee discounts scheme (inc access to an additional wellbeing hub)
• Recruitment recommendation bonus
• Excellent Learning & Development opportunities
• Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

 

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