Mechanical Design Engineer: Frontier Pitts Ltd

Mechanical Design Engineer

Frontier Pitts Ltd is the acknowledged leader in perimeter security equipment, including automatic Gates, Barriers, Bollards and Roadblockers. Our expertise in design and manufacture is the result of over 90 years’ experience and we are accredited to ISO 9001.

With around 100 staff based at our headquarters in Crawley, West Sussex we provide a complete range of services including design, site surveys, manufacture, installation, civil and electrical services, maintenance, spares, repair or refurbishment and full project management, all backed up by a fully comprehensive customer service programme. All our products are available with a wide range of control options and operating systems which are constantly evolving to meet our customer’s demands.   We work with many familiar companies from offices to banks, cash handling services and Government buildings.

With the global threat of terrorism increasing Frontier Pitts are growing to meet the needs of our customers with 40% of our equipment going overseas to more than 100 different countries. 

Due to continued growth and expansion, Frontier Pitts Ltd are now currently recruiting for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team.

Overview:

The role involves utilising AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor to produce quality mechanical designs within time and budget constraints. You will gain knowledge of drawing standards and how to “translate” design to manufacturing process. Also you will create accurate design calculations on welded steel structures.  Thus a willingness to get your hands dirty is essential.

Preferable Skills/Qualifications:

- 0-2 years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering
- Excellent computer literacy, using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, MS Excel
- Proficiency in both static and dynamic mechanical calculations performed on steel structures, including wind loadings

- Knowledge of the engineering design process and working to BSI ISO 9001
- An ability to think commercially as well as technically
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Authorised to work in the United Kingdom

Desired attributes:
- A basic level of computer programming (e.g. Inventor iLogic)

- Knowledge of using AutoCad 2D and Autodesk Inventor 3D programmes
- Experience using basic hand tools and participation in engineering related hobbies

- Ability to learn quickly

- Good eye for detail
 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to see through design projects from start to finish, and will enjoy an excellent advancement opportunity within the business to gain skills and knowledge in manufacturing environment.

Company Benefits

 At Frontier Pitts, we offer the opportunity for career development within a professional and friendly safe working environment. We value our employee’s and strongly support and encourage individuals, whilst offering the opportunity to work on projects of differing sizes within a variety of industry sectors.

• A competitive salary package.
• Pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Access to Manor Royal discounts and offers, including reduced rate travel

Equal Opportunities:

 Frontier Pitts Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability or age.

Applicants are invited to send their CV together with a covering letter of introduction to

hr@frontierpitts.com

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