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Job Role
In this role the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the following:
- Clean-sheet mechanical design and development of rotating electrical machines. Predominantly, this will relate to motors, but may also include pumps and fans.
- Exploration, design development, prototyping and testing of concepts.
- Mechanical analysis of conceptual designs, demonstrating a strong understanding of likely component failure modes and material strengths.
- Build and test of prototype hardware and test rigs as necessary.
- Build and strengthen the company's position within key markets by bringing industry leading products from prototype through to production.
- Individually lead or contribute as a senior member within a team to deliver projects to internal or customer specifications.
- Utilisation of best in class simulation software as part of the development process to optimise and analyse product behaviour.
- 3D CAD modelling and 2D Engineering drawings of components and assemblies.
- Work with other design engineers and the wider cross functional department to deliver programs.
- Work to company and industry quality standards.
- Develop and mentor junior colleagues.
- Experience and Skills
We're looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:
- Creation of high-quality 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.
- Use of hand calculations and appropriate analysis software (ANSYS Mechanical, MATLAB, etc.) to validate designs.
- Production of high quality 2D engineering drawings, for both manufacture and assembly, to BS8888.
- Design, development and delivery of prototype components and related tooling.
- Appropriate selection of materials, manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
- Knowledge of design analysis skills such as Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA & PFMEA,
- Hands-on assembly of prototype hardware.
- Ability to understand technical requirements and their influence on design.
- Experience working directly with customers as part of a development program.
- Experience in working with and developing suppliers.
- Ability to collaboratively work with other departments and present to internal stakeholders.
It would also be beneficial (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:
- Experience with ANSYS, including static structural analysis, thermal and modal analyses.
- Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics.
- Experience with rotating machines.
- Packaging of electronic components and assemblies in mechanical enclosures.
- Good understanding and experience of working with a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes.
- BOM creation and management.
- Liaising with suppliers/manufacturers.
Qualifications
A degree or equivalent in the following discipline is required: BEng or MEng in a relevant Mechanical Engineering degree.
Relevant experience could also be considered.
Attributes
The ideal candidate will have the following personal qualities:
- Enthusiastic, flexible and able to thrive and succeed in times of ambiguity and change.
- Structured individual with ability to interact and communicate at all levels of the organisation.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Good commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving skills to ensure business needs are understood and agreed solutions are delivered.
- This is a very hands-on position - we expect a person with a 'roll up your sleeves' attitude.
- Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise work accordingly and meet tight deadlines.
- Pro-active taking ownership of tasks given and follow through to completion.
- Must model highest degree of moral and ethical behaviour given the access to such confidential data.
- Must be able to work alone with minimum guidance, but also be able to operate effectively as part of a team.
- Confident, thoughtful and able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical team members.
- Must have an agile approach to work.
- Tackle problems with creativity and innovation
- Able to travel both within and outside of the UK
