R&D mechanical engineers
Bentham Instruments Limited
R&D mechanical engineers
Salary Not Specified
Bentham Instruments Limited, Reading
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 7 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 86608b42c20345d49c0de8a81403c20a
Full Job Description
- Design and develop high class optical scientific instrumentation from initial concept
- Ensure designs not only fulfil function but are easy to manufacture
- Present designs for review
- Ensure a smooth transition of new products into manufacturing
- Exhibit a great attitude as a team player
BSc or MSc in mechanical engineering - several years of relevant experience, preferably in opto-mechanical product design
- Experience of working in a design team, generating functioning 3D models and 2D model packs ready for manufacture and build manual packs
- Significant experience in using and producing engineering drawings
- Experience in designing high precision metalwork, sheet metal components and manufacturing
- Previous experience in ensuring a smooth transition to manufacturing, including first article inspection
- Experience of liaising with suppliers
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
Bentham Instruments Limited is seeking R&D mechanical engineers to support the development of OEM and new products, from the start-up phase, through prototype to production. Playing a critical role in the early-stage development environment, you will bring excellent mechanical engineering skills with the ability to think outside the box in the solution of technical challenges.
Company Profile: Bentham Instruments Limited has a world-wide reputation in optics and photonics. A privately-owned company, for over 40 years, we have been at the fore-front of the development and manufacture of scientific instrumentation used to characterise sources of light, detectors and materials and for in vivo applications. Our diverse client base comprises industrial R&D, production and quality departments, universities, research establishments, hospitals and national metrology institutes. With an enviable reputation for quality and service and a global presence, we have an ambitious plan for growth.