Role Specific Responsibilities:
Lead development of market leading Sensor Products, including CAD design, prototyping, testing, production launch and customer technical support
Interact with customers to solicit product specification requirements, define project schedules, drive and deliver on project execution in alignment with customer needs
Lead engagement with existing and new suppliers, defining requirements and driving supplier on-time delivery and quality
Work cross functionally within a global team to optimise designs for manufacturing, assembly and cost effectiveness
Lead engineering engagement with test labs and production lines to validate and launch new products
Support change management projects across a range of existing products with a global footprint
Essential Criteria:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Fluent in the use of English language
Experience in 3D CAD packages & 2D drawing preparation
Displays a high level of initiative, team working, research & problem-solving skills
Desirable Criteria:
Experience in automotive industry and qualification processes
Experience with SolidWorks, Catia and/or NX Modelling Packages
Experience in the use of Engineering Tolerances and GD&T
Experience designing for manufacturing processes including plastic moulding, metal forming, stamping, casting and forging
Knowledge of engineering design processes e.g. DFMEA, Design for Six Sigma
Understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
Knowledge of sensor related electronics, their behaviour and mechanical failure modes