The Role
We are seeking the right individual to join our Mechanical Design Team. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer’s primary duty is the design, development and implementation of mechanical and electromechanical systems for the wheel motor. They collaborate throughout all levels and departments of the business to ensure comprehensive delivery of projects and key milestones. They also ensure designs are well communicated, as well as supporting and mentoring the other members of the team.
Location and Travel
The role is full-time on a 6 month basis and based out of Farnham, Surrey. Flexible working possible. Some international travel to Europe, US and China possible.
Key Responsibilities
* Creating and refining mechanical and electromechanical parts and assemblies, as well as drawings to capture design intent and key characteristics
* Performing hand calculations and/or finite element analyses of dynamic and static systems, to validate a design
* Discussing and resolving technically complex problems with manufacturers, suppliers, customers and within the business
* Preparing and presenting designs for review to pass through a gated development process
* Producing feasibility studies with accompanying designs based on sound engineering principles and analysis, as well as considerations for cost, performance, safety and time
* Estimating and managing the delivery of tasks and projects to associated timelines
* Interfacing between Electronics and Mechanical Design teams to integrate electronic assemblies into the mechanical envelope
* Liaising with suppliers regarding design manufacture, cost, tooling, quality and availability
* Producing engineering reports and presenting findings to the business
* Providing technical support and expertise to other departments as and when required
* Supporting DFMEA activities
* Checking and producing engineering drawings for conformance to BS8888
* Contributing to improve training, processes and team requirements, including the development and growth of all mechanical engineering talent across the business
* Supporting the production line during snagging when deploying a new design
* Supporting the validation team with design of tests and interpretation of results
* Providing regular updates to the engineering team of progress and issues
Required Skills And Experience
* Creative and innovative through design
* Sound knowledge of physics and mechanical engineering theory
* Development and analysis of engineering solutions
* Desire to develop in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
* Knowledge and application of product design processes
* Create, communicate and present technical reviews and documentation
* Work and communicate throughout a multi-national business
* Self-motivate and work with a high level of autonomy
* PC literate (Microsoft Apps, CAD, Cloud based systems, etc)
* Excellent time management and task organisation
* Knowledge of codes of conduct and ethical working
If you are a senior mechanical design engineer looking for your next role we would be keen to speak.
Apply now or get in touch for more details.
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