Job Description

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We are looking to recruit a Junior Engineer to work on innovative projects and solve real-world engineering problems producing bespoke solutions for industrial non-destructive testing equipment specialising in real-time x-ray imaging. The candidate is not expected to have previous experience of the x-ray sector and will be given training in the specifics of x-ray imaging, safety and regulatory issues as part of their role. We are seeking highly motivated people to join our small team who enjoy seeing projects from inception to delivery in a commercial environment. Candidates must already have the permanent right to work in the UK (e.g. ILR, settled status, or other status that does not require visa sponsorship), as we are unable to sponsor visas for this role.

This post would suit a flexible engineer who wishes to pursue a career in mechanical engineering who has both practical and design experience

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Supporting engineers with mechanical CAD design and modelling

Design, development and testing of mechanical components and integration with electronic systems.

Assist with the review and finalisation of models and designs produced by senior engineers

Assist with the acquisition of materials and assemble prototypes systems

Install and maintain mechanical and electronic tools, systems, and equipment.

Be involved in the mechanical assembly of products

Perform minor mechanical modifications to products

Generate and maintain Bill of Materials

Assist with the management and be compliant to the company's requirements under HSE and other regulatory controls.

Feedback to the technical team with improvement suggestions

Punctual, professional and a company ambassador

Manage own time

Assist other business functions when not on site

Assist other Group companies when required

Skills / Attributes:

The skills the successful candidate would possess will include most of the following:

Good understanding and practical experience of mechanical CAD design and modelling (SolidWorks). Be capable of the design, development and testing of mechanical components and electronic systems. Experience of 3D printing techniques and limitations. Be able to product, edit, read and interpret mechanical drawings. Have practical hands-on experience of:
o Mechanical assembly

o Capable of minor mechanical modifications, eg, drilling, tapping, filing, cutting etc

o Electrical test and debug

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excell, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

Desirable additional skills

Good understanding and practical experience of schematic for electronic and electrical systems

Be able to read and interpret electronic and electrical schematic diagrams and be able to follow these schematics to build electrical/ electronic assemblies:

o Wiring looms

o Cable assemblies

General:

The company offers:

Working from our modern offices in Loughborough (20 mins walk from mainline station or ample parking is available on site)

Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience

24 days annual leave

Further information on the company can be found at www.MetrixNDT.com and

To apply

Please forward your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role by email to careers@fairleygunngroup.com

Working for MetrixNDT (part of Fairley Gunn Group) you will be part of a company committed to growth and future success demonstrated by:

Year on year growth in turnover - thereby securing future business prospects

Personal development for the workforce - creating continuous learning opportunities

You will join a team that have:

an impressive portfolio of projects delivered throughout the world

a core workforce of skilled people

a vision for future growth and development

a team dedicated to providing "total solutions" to our customers

Recruitment Agency Notice - We are not accepting unsolicited CVs from suppliers we have not appointed in writing. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs to our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you have a good understanding and practical experience of schematic capture software for electronic and electrical systems? Are you able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and CAD models? Do you have experience of mechanical assembly of products? Do you have experience of mechanical CAD design and modelling? Do you have have the permanent right to work in the UK (e.g. ILR, settled status, or other status that does not require visa sponsorship)
Work Location: In person