Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Role
In this role the Senior Mechanical Design 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.
• Experience and Skills

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.

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.
• Experience with rotating machines.
• Packaging of electronic components and assemblies in mechanical enclosures.
• Good understanding and experience of working with a wide variety of materials and manufacturing processes.
• BOM creation and management.
• Liaising with suppliers/manufacturers.

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.
Attributes
The ideal candidate will have the following personal qualities:

• Enthusiastic, flexible and able to thrive and succeed in times of ambiguity and change.
• Structured individual with ability to interact and communicate at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Good commercial awareness and proactive problem-solving skills to ensure business needs are understood and agreed solutions are delivered.
• This is a very hands-on position - we expect a person with a 'roll up your sleeves' attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritise work accordingly and meet tight deadlines.
• Pro-active taking ownership of tasks given and follow through to completion.
• Must model highest degree of moral and ethical behaviour given the access to such confidential data.
• Must be able to work alone with minimum guidance, but also be able to operate effectively as part of a team.
• Confident, thoughtful and able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Must have an agile approach to work.
• Tackle problems with creativity and innovation
• Able to travel both within and outside of the UK