Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Client  require a high calibre Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of world-leading products. In this role, the engineer will work as part of a Global organisation, engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver results to a range of customers, including leading global  OEMs

Job Description

General Responsibilities

• Lead development of market leading  Products, including CAD design, prototyping, testing, production launch and customer technical support
• Interact with customers to solicit product specification requirements, define project schedules, drive and deliver on project execution in alignment with customer needs
• Lead engagement with existing and new suppliers, defining requirements and driving supplier on-time delivery and quality
• Work cross functionally within a global team to optimise designs for manufacturing, assembly and cost effectiveness
• Lead engineering engagement with test labs and production lines to validate and launch new products
• Support change management projects across a range of existing products with a global footprint

Essential Experience/Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Fluent in the use of English language
• Experience in 3D CAD packages & 2D drawing preparation
• Displays a high level of initiative, team working, research & problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• Experience with SolidWorks, Catia and/or NX Modelling Packages
• Experience in the use of Engineering Tolerances and GD&T
• Experience designing for manufacturing processes including plastic moulding, metal forming, stamping, casting and forging
• Knowledge of engineering design processes e.g. DFMEA, Design for Six Sigma
• Understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Knowledge of  electronics, their behaviour and mechanical failure modes