Key Responsibilities
• Support design processes from the mechanical side, using engineering knowledge combined with tools such as DFMEA to ensure DFM/DFA is considered throughout the design phase
• Support mechanical workstreams within NPI projects, ensuring readiness for build and scale, and supporting the transition of products through to customer delivery Page 2 of 3
• Work alongside electrical and software engineers within the NPI team to design and develop electromechanical test jigs that optimise production throughput and ensure product quality
• Work alongside the manufacturing team to define and document mechanical build procedures, assembly instructions, and production workflows to establish repeatable manufacturing
• Provide a hands-on approach during NPI builds, supporting root cause investigation and resolution of mechanical failures or assembly issues within the engineering change process (ECN) framework
• Drive improvements in manufacturing readiness by identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline mechanical assembly processes and reduce build time
• Work alongside the quality department to support non-conformance investigations, and product quality improvements during NPI phases • Contribute to the development of the new NPI team’s standards and processes.
Required Skills & Experience
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with 3D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks)
• Strong understanding of DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, GD&T and material selection
• Ability to create and evaluate 2D technical manufacturing drawings to BS8888
• Experience supporting products through prototype to production transition for low to medium volume products
• Experience creating technical documentation and releasing into a controlled change management system
• Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, moulding, assemblies)
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment Desirable Skills & Experience
• Experience of assembly and testing of hand-held electromechanical devices within a lean manufacturing environment
• Experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or mechanical test equipment
• Experience with design and assembly of optical products
• Experience designing products to military standards
• Understanding of engineering change control and quality systems (ISO9001)
• Experience setting up and managing SOPs within a production environment
• Experience working in controlled cleanroom environments