Sensata require a high calibre Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of our world-leading products. In this role, the engineer will work as part of a Global organisation, engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver results to a range of customers, including leading global automotive OEMs.
General Responsibilities
• Leverages engineering fundamentals and organization to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
• Detailed understanding of market and implications for business
• Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design
• Product Strategy participant and driver
• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)
• Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
• Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer
• Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding, and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes
• Lead mechanical design activities while participating on cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) teams
• Assist with design prototype builds and production validation activities in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supply
• Familiarity with design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation in support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly, and material handling
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Role Specific Responsibilities:
1. Lead development of market leading Sensor Products, including CAD design, prototyping, testing, production launch and customer technical support
2. Interact with customers to solicit product specification requirements, define project schedules, drive and deliver on project execution in alignment with customer needs
3. Lead engagement with existing and new suppliers, defining requirements and driving supplier on-time delivery and quality
4. Work cross functionally within a global team to optimise designs for manufacturing, assembly and cost effectiveness
5. Lead engineering engagement with test labs and production lines to validate and launch new products
6. Support change management projects across a range of existing products with a global footprint
Essential Criteria:
7. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
8. Minimum 5 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment
9. Fluent in the use of English language
10. Experience in 3D CAD packages & 2D drawing preparation
11. Displays a high level of initiative, team working, research & problem-solving skills
Desirable Criteria:
12. Experience in automotive industry and qualification processes
13. Experience with SolidWorks, Catia and/or NX Modelling Packages
14. Experience in the use of Engineering Tolerances and GD&T
15. Experience designing for manufacturing processes including plastic moulding, metal forming, stamping, casting and forging
16. Knowledge of engineering design processes e.g. DFMEA, Design for Six Sigma
17. Understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
18. Knowledge of sensor related electronics, their behaviour and mechanical failure modes