Mechanical Design Engineer Job at A-SAFE GROUP (Elland)

Mechanical Design Engineer

A-SAFE GROUP

Location:
United Kingdom , Elland

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer at A‑SAFE, you’ll play a key role in delivering robust, high‑quality mechanical solutions across our New Product Development (NPD) portfolio. This is a hands‑on engineering role where your work directly contributes to innovative, safety‑critical products used in industrial environments worldwide. You’ll work closely with Product Design Engineers, Testing, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to ensure every design is mechanically sound, validated, manufacturable and commercially viable.

Job Responsibility:

Responsible for delivery of all assigned NPD projects/tasks
Responding to Mechanical briefs with clear solutions and demonstrable mechanical thinking
Contribute actively to NPD projects, completing mechanical tasks as required
Execute verification and validation practices across internal and external assessments
Collaborate with internal testing partners across mechanical projects
Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing partners to ensure high levels of DFM and DFA
Carry out checks on CAD, drawings, and other deliverable documents
Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure design viability
Collaborate with adjacent A-SAFE departments to ensure the flow through of project information
Communicating progress through periodic project updates
Observe and communicate project risks, issues and mitigating actions
Mentor, guide and steer other members of the NPD team
Represent the values of the NPD team and A-SAFE in every aspect of work

Requirements:

Strong level of technical skill across all NPD process phases - research, definition, concept generation, concept development, DFM, DFA and preparation for launch
Strong understanding of core mechanical principles – mechanics of solids, materials (polymers) and stress analysis (core principles and via FEA)
Strong level of capability in core mechanical design practices – CAD (Inventor), concept generation, prototyping, testing, drawing production, DFMEAs
Strong understanding of validation methods and practices, through both internal validation and external validation to standards
Strong awareness of manufacturing processes and considerations, with strong practical experience, particularly injection moulding, extrusion and processing of polymers, elastomers and metals
High level of awareness of commercial factors, with demonstrable understanding of designing to product and project budgets
A curious, analytical mindset with a passion for understanding root causes
High attention to detail and pride in engineering quality
The ability to organise, prioritise and manage multiple mechanical tasks
Confidence presenting ideas, explaining design decisions and contributing to technical discussions
A collaborative, team‑focused approach
Motivation to see designs through testing, validation and manufacture

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