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The Specialty Camera Engineering team based in Ware, UK is responsible for developing cameras for long range surveillance applications, such as border or coastal security. The products are aimed at public and commercial safety. The team is responsible for the development of the complete products, including hardware, firmware and mechanics and takes care of the whole development life-cycle that includes development, testing and maintenance of the systems we build.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement (office located in Ware).
Motorola Solutions is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Silent Sentinel team in order to facilitate the development of ongoing projects.
This person will collaborate with various stakeholders within and external to the engineering department, as they work to produce reliable products and production methods.
The role of this person is primarily to design enclosures and mechanisms, fit for harsh environments, including (but not limited to) -40°C, marine conditions, and MIL STD. Designs will be produced on CAD (Solidworks) and be translated to both technical drawings, and build guides. These must be legible to all who will read them in the production, quality and manufacturing sectors.
This attention to detail will be critical when testing prototypes or when assisting production with troubleshooting. Collaborate with internal machine shop (different site) and suppliers to achieve company objectives
Use 3D modeling software to design parts, assemblies and mechanisms using a variety of materials and fabrication technologies (most notably, machining, 3D printing and laser cutting and folding).
Create detailed production-quality fabrication drawings, design documentation, and assembly drawings for new and existing components.
Drawing and design review to ensure the team delivers high quality material to stakeholders.
Mechanical Testing and verification of parts/products and report creation
Design improvement during the ECR (Engineering Change Request) process
Support other engineering disciplines in the department to ensure they can meet their objectives.
Communicate effectively with other engineering teams to ensure the designed product takes into consideration their needs.
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
CAD experience in Solidworks (3D modelling, 2D technical drawings, BoM production)
Ability to travel between Ware (main office) and Sandy (machine shop) on short notice.
Ability to design for manufacture and assembly
Ability to implement designs that are ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing would be an asset
Being able to design and carry out relevant tests to help achieve high product quality
Ability to justify design decisions with calculations, analysis and written documentation.
Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
~ Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).
~25 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
~ Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.
~ Employee stock purchase plan.
~ Flexible working options.
~ Private medical care.
~ Life assurance.
~ Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
~ Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.
~ Employee health and wellbeing support EAP, wellbeing guidance etc.
~ Well known companies discount scheme.
Travel Requirements
Relocation Provided
Referral Payment Plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
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