Mechanical Design Engineer

Frontier Pitts Ltd. Crompton Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9QZ

Mechanical Design Engineer

Mar-26 Page | 2

Overview

A Leader in perimeter security equipment requires a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in West Sussex.

The company designs, manufactures and installs perimeter security products, including products for high security

applications, all over the UK and the rest of the world. A market leader in a highly competitive industry, Frontier Pitts

are constantly pushing to deliver the most challenging projects that other companies cannot, and all delivered to the

highest standard.

The role involves utilising AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor to produce quality mechanical designs within time and

budget constraints. You will use knowledge of drawing standards, materials, structures, and how to design for

manufacturing processes. You will ensure the soundness of your designs of welded steel structures by performing FEA

analyses and validating the results with hand calculations.

Working for a relatively small company, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to see through design

projects from start to finish and will enjoy a large amount of responsibility. They will be able to liaise with engineers of

various disciplines and develop their skills and knowledge from working hands on in a manufacturing environment.

Skills/Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)

• Excellent computer literacy, using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, MS Excel

• Proficiency in both static and dynamic mechanical calculations performed on steel structures

• Knowledge of the engineering design process and working to BSI ISO 9001

• An ability to think commercially as well as technically

• Ability to learn quickly

• Good eye for detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Authorised to work in the United Kingdom

Non Essential

• Skills in computer programming, in particular Visual Basic.

• Experience fabricating metal structures, such as welding, drilling etc. and participation in engineering related

hobbies

Details

• Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience

• Company pension

• Casual dress

• 30 days holiday (Including public holidays)

Premier Group Unless specific terms and conditions have been signed, by reading this CV you are agreeing to our standard terms and conditions which can be

found here Terms of Business

BIM Technician Job Description Provide quality engineering draughting services to produce mechanical plant and pipework layouts including thermal cabin sections and elevations from architects and structural engineer’s designs. To achieve this, the successful applicant must be proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit as well as AutoCAD. Main Duties

• Working with engineers to produce precise design plans, sections, schematics, etc. • Prepare high quality 3D models and visualizations. • Liaise with other disciplines to manage the interface in Revit/CAD between details

produced and other party’s requirements. • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team with technical expertise. • Ensuring your drawing work is fully coordinated, avoiding clashes, and accurately

integrated within the design. • Producing Revit / CAD drawings to programmed timescales. • Ensuring accurate referencing of drawings including updating revision status and ensure

all drawing issues are accompanied with a drawing issue register. • Liaise with other designers and consultants as required.

Practical Skills & Experience

• Proficient in Autodesk Revit modelling and process plant applications, working to the latest release.

• Experience in Building Information Modelling (BIM). • Experienced CAD operator capable of working to the latest releases. • Willing, enthusiastic and flexible in their approach to work. • Intuitive approach to design and problem solving. • Good communication skills. • Understanding of construction process. • Able to comply and maintain the company’s BIM / Revit / CAD standards and

workflows. • MEP knowledge (preferred but not necessary).

Required Characteristics

• Reliable and self-motivated individual. • Ability to work unsupervised.

Specific Job Requirements

• Will be predominately office based with occasional site visits.

Premier Group Unless specific terms and conditions have been signed, by reading this CV you are agreeing to our standard terms and conditions which can be

found here Terms of Business

Project Engineer The Project Engineer will lead and deliver on key strategic projects across all project management activity covering areas such as; planning, reporting, resourcing and budgeting. This is a Glasgow based role with regular travel to sites throughout the UK. Salary and benefits (including company car allowance and mobile) negotiable depending on experience. Job Description Manage the development and installation of projects concerning water filtration plant and thermal experiences. Main Duties

• Liaise with client representatives to agree design / programme • Interpret technical drawings and co-ordinate detail with other project sub-

contractors. • Create and manage project plans with key milestones, resources

requirement, risks and ensure all dependencies are identified. • Liaise with customers and internal departments to ensure effective

communication. • Measure and report project performance against budget and KPIs. • Create and maintain BOMs, technical specifications and shipping paperwork

(as required). • Organise and supervise site based staff. • Manage the timely production of deliverables and management of

risks/issues ensuring these are resolved or escalated as appropriate. • Procurement of materials. • Implement contractual requirements for projects on construction sites. • Management of on-site installation and commissioning labour. • Achieve project hand-over on time and within budget. • Project related Health & Safety duties (e.g. risk analysis, method statement

authorship) Practical Skills & Experience

• Background in Mechanical / Electrical / Process Engineering • Ability to prepare and / or comment on AutoCAD and Revit drawings • Ability to successfully manage projects, schedules and budgets

Required Characteristics

• Reliable and self-motivated individual

Premier Group Unless specific terms and conditions have been signed, by reading this CV you are agreeing to our standard terms and conditions which can be

found here Terms of Business

• Ability to work unsupervised • Strong interpersonal skills • Attention to detail