Mechanical Design Engineer at Buckler Ordnance Systems Limited

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs, executes, and manages tests to collect statistically significant data to ensure technical specifications and product requirements are met
• Responsible for mechanical part selection taking into consideration obsolescence, availability, design costs, mechanical products, and systems by developing and testing specifications and methods.
• Evaluates and confirms mechanical systems and products by conducting research programs and applying principles of mechanics.
• Constructs prototypes, performs physical testing on engineering prototypes and confirm designs with the CEO
• Choose and interface with vendors for low cost and high performance.
• Conform with local, state and company engineering standards.
• Design, plan and implement manufacturing processes and maintenance policies.
• Manage projects from design to production.
• Using CAD and CAE software to design and oversee product blueprints.
• Writing and documenting reports on Military equipment and engineering records.
• Works closely with operations, manufacturing, and production engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture.
• Develops mechanical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials; and soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for fabricating, building, assembling, and installing components.
• Assures system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities, confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Prepares product reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations, industry and business standards.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; and requesting special services.
• Maintains system and product data base by writing computer programs and entering data.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Maintaining and modifying equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable, and efficient.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars and when required, generates minutes from design reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.