Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer`s responsibilities:

• Hands-on Mechanical Design of precision assemblies and testing
• Conducting load and stress calculations, material selection
• Creation of detailed 3D models and drawings suitable for manufacturing
• Design for manufacture (inc. 5-axis machining, instrumentation and sensor requirements) and implementation of continuous improvement
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers
• Preparing project documentation, working within budget and to project schedule, observe quality standards and H&S procedures, engineering reviews.

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer`s requirements:

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• At least 5 years of recent and relevant experience in mechanical design within a R&D environment
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T, FEA, DFMEA and stress calculation
• Extensive experience in 2D and 3D CAD systems, preferably CATIA V5.
• Experience in load and stress calculations, tolerance analysis, material specification, testing.
• Good understanding of 6 Sigma, 5S and Lean manufacturing techniques, experience in design for manufacturing
• Aerospace or aerodynamic application experience is desirable.
• Relevant and recent project lead experience
• Project management experience using tools and methodologies, understanding of MRP systems.
• Experience in line management and ability to support more junior engineers and technical staff.
• Strong problem solving and excellent time management skills, excellent communication skills.