Senior Product Engineer
Belcan seeks an experienced Senior Product Engineer for a 12-month Inside IR35 contract in Hertfordshire. The role involves leading engineering work packages for the development, validation, and industrialisation of smart motor and power generation technologies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions aligned with cost and weight targets.
* Oversee and approve design solutions; support design reviews per client governance and product introduction processes.
* Produce high-quality technical documentation, including CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and assurance reports.
* Drive risk management and continuous improvement through design investigations, root cause analysis, and lessons learned.
* Author, review, and approve technical documentation for engineering and through-life support.
* Provide training, mentoring, and leadership to engineering personnel.
* Deliver fit‑for‑purpose designs with a DFA/DFM approach and 'Right First Time' philosophy.
* Ensure stakeholder satisfaction through clear communication and timely reporting.
* Meet project milestones and budgets; maintain compliance with design assurance and procedural standards.
* Achieve agreed KPIs consistently.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience delivering work packages and supervising engineering teams.
* Mechanical design expertise with rotating equipment (shafts, bearings, seals, structures).
* Strong understanding of engineering materials and production methods.
* Proficiency in electromechanical design using 3D CAD tools (CATIA/NX) and PLM systems (Teamcentre, Windchill, SAP).
* Competent in MS Office applications.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams.
* Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Desirable
* Experience with high‑speed power generation and motor technologies.
* Basic knowledge of mechatronics and electronics.
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