AV Birch Ltd are specialists in engineering, design and the fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. We provide a complete solution from concept design to installation, including all fabrication, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical work.
Job Description
We have an excellent job opportunity within our Access Department for a Design Engineer where you will be required to carry out varied tasks ranging from producing sales drawings to working with project teams.
The Design Team supports an increasing number of large clients and varied projects.
You will ideally have a degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or an HND qualification as a minimum. It is essential that you have a sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and an ability to apply your technical expertise to various projects.
You will be experienced in one or more of the following technical disciplines: structural dynamics, design and substantiation of components, structures or tooling, 2D & 3D Computer Aided Design.
In addition, you will have experience in one or more of the following industry domains:
mechanical handling equipment, hydraulic press manufacture, specialist bespoke machine design and manufacture, railway depot equipment, general engineering fabrication, site commissioning and equipment handover experience
Main role responsibilities will generally include, but not be limited to:
- Working closely with the sales team and meeting with clients to discuss their requirements
Producing sales drawings and technical specifications for both internal costing and submission to clients for approval
Understanding and implementing customer produced specifications for products and services
Identifying and producing calculations by hand and simulation, analyses, and designs to demonstrate acceptable performance or identify design issues
Updating major technical documents (e.g. O & M’s, method statements, product risk assessments, installation & commissioning instruction)
Supporting bidding activities and produce proposal documents
Managing task delivery against Time, Cost and Quality requirements
Supporting our QA process
Contributing to Customer presentations
Leading/working within project teams
Commissioning and handover of equipment to client
You will ideally have a degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or an HND qualification as a minimum. It is essential that you have a sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and an ability to apply your technical expertise to various projects
Additional InformationJob Type: Full time.
Job Location: This is based at our engineering facility near Bridgnorth.
Normal working hours: 38 hours per week. Mon-Thurs 8.00am-5.00pm, Friday 8.00am-3.00pm.
Company Benefits: 28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays) an addition 1 days' holiday for each year completed up to a maximum of 5 extra days.
Skills Required
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HND qualification
- Sound understanding of mechanical engineering principles and ability to apply technical expertise
- Experience with structural dynamics, design and substantiation of components, structures or tooling
- Experience with 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design
- Experience in mechanical handling equipment, hydraulic press manufacture, bespoke machine design and manufacture, railway depot equipment or general engineering fabrication
- Site commissioning and equipment handover experience
- Producing sales drawings and technical specifications for costing and client approval
- Meeting with clients and working closely with the sales team
- Ability to perform calculations by hand and using simulation, analyses, and design verification
- Updating major technical documents (O&M manuals, method statements, product risk assessments, installation & commissioning instructions)
- Supporting bidding activities and producing proposal documents
- Managing task delivery against time, cost and quality requirements
- Supporting QA processes
- Leading or working within project teams and contributing to customer presentations
What We Do
AV Birch Limited is a specialist in engineering, design, and the fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. They provide comprehensive solutions from concept design to final installation, including machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical work. The company is a leading manufacturer of timber engineering machinery and provides expert services in lifting, handling, and automation for a variety of industrial needs.
