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Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment for all things that move.
Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by providing innovative and efficient solutions for a cleaner future.
Turntide Technologies operates in North America, Canada, the UK, and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, commercial buildings, and premium automotive. For more information, visit turntide.com.
Job Overview
We are hiring for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to get involved in the design of motor technology.
The role will require working on site at Gateshead and reports into the Mechanical Engineering Lead.
Key Responsibilities
In this role the Senior Mechanical 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.
The Requirements
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.
Bonus Points
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.
* Rotating machinery design
* Transmission system knowledge
* Gear/Gearbox design
* High volume manufacturing processes component design (e.g injection moulding, casting, forging)
* Good understanding and experience of working with a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes.
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.
Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please note: Direct applications only. No unsolicited Staffing Recruitment Firm submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Turntide Technologies.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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