Senior Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Act as a functional expert, providing guidance and advice to colleagues in their specialist area (Mechanical Engineering and testing)
• Generate practical design concepts and solutions and create models and technical drawings using SolidWorks
• Supporting the development of manufacturing processes and novel designs for new technology applications and materials
• Analyse and verify designs (including designing and carrying out stress, thermal and tolerance analyses), document results and make data led recommendations to support continuous improvement of our products and processes
• Prepare documentation and technical reports, including drawings and work instructions, and all other project documentation as required
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and key external partners to resolve design and development issues
• Take ownership for own project work, lead projects and identify and prioritise critical tasks to meet project delivery deadlines
• Works collaboratively to plan future product development in line with company objectives
• Order components and materials, liaising with suppliers to ensure project deliverables are met
• Resolve any technical issues that arise, including documenting and reporting investigatory work
• Assist with the build and progression of prototype products and develop these into production assemblies

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills:

• Strong technical skills including knowledge of the materials and coating processes applied in material selection
• Knowledge of GD&T applied to drawings and the assignment of realistic tolerances balancing function with cost
• Strong mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering background, and be able to apply knowledge to real-world situations
• Proficient in 3D CAD using SolidWorks, to produce designs and drawings using best practice geometric tolerances and drawing standards including experience with drawing control systems such as PDM
• Ability to produce creative and practical design solutions including appropriate analysis, incorporating electronics, PCBs cabling and sensors within a mechanical package
• Desire to mentor and develop the skills and capabilities of other team members
• Proactive, results-driven focus with the ability to successfully identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues and work to deadlines in and R&D environment

Experience:

• Design engineering experience in a high technology environment
• Mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, metal fabrication, welding and advanced materials
• Leading R&D projects under a stage review product development process
• A track record in industrial product development, ideally in the medical or metrology/NDT domain
• Scoping work, making design decisions, and completing tasks within deadline and budget
• Commercial experience of working with suppliers would be advantageous
• Working within a medical device or other highly regulated industry would be welcome but not essential
• Designing for EMC to protect internal electronics