Overview
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (H/F) - SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED
Responsibilities
* To aid in the development of new product designs and their structure in the PLM system
* To manage the product maturity and development in the PLM system
* To lead the design effort for packages of work or modules and to develop and manage the tasks and deliverables of a team of design engineers
* To maintain the engineering quality and integrity of the work produced within their module(s), work package(s) or project
* To design check the modules (2D, 3D, EBoMs) against internal standards and be responsible for the technical accuracy of designs prior to processing for release
* Responsible for the design and detail modelling of a variety of suite components in order to meet the customer, regulatory and OEM requirements
* To monitor, manage and meet the cost and weight targets
* Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers as well as to manage data transfer as required for product development or other needs
* Organise and participate in Design Reviews throughout each phase of the New Product Introduction process, and ensure follow-up actions are taken
* Ensure the selection and application of materials and processes are appropriate to each design element and are in line with standards, materials and processes guides
* Ensure the successful integration of each module within the product as a whole
* Manage design changes as required to support manufacturing/production, customers, quality, and certification
* Follow and contribute to the development of Best Practice guidelines and lessons learnt as laid out in the Design Engineering Hub & business management systems
* Generate and/or revise specifications as required
* Coach, mentor and develop less experienced design engineers (apprentices, graduates etc.)
* Work towards achieving design signatory status
* Responsible for management and control of daily attendance, holidays and absence management for the team
* Assisting in recruitment of team members as and when required
Qualifications
* Qualified to a minimum of degree in a Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering field. Alternatively a HNC/HND or an equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Aerospace / Structural Engineering apprenticeship, with extensive experience in mechanical systems design, developing concept and detailing engineering solutions
* Essential: Highly Proficient with experience in CATIA V5 (or other 3D CAD packages) and Product Life Management (PLM) Systems
* Essential: Ability to plan and schedule design activities across multiple design modules
* Essential: Understanding of the effective application of tolerances and a working knowledge of manufacturing processes, as well as OEM installation requirements
* Essential: Working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, plastics vacuum forming, CNC machining
* Essential: Ability to read mechanical design drawings and specifications
* Essential: Experience using project management tools
* Desirable: Proven experience supervising a team of Mechanical Design engineers
* Desirable: Experience with Boeing and Airbus interiors specifications or equivalent OEM specifications
* Desirable: Experience in new model introduction
* Desirable: Design signatory/approver
* Desirable: Competencies in problem solving, communication, and cross-functional influence
Location and Type
Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom (as indicated in related postings). Employment type: Full-time
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