Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (NPI)

A contract position Outside IR35

Hybrid working - 3 days p/w on site typically

A Senior Mechanical Design Engineer specialising in New Product Introduction (NPI) on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in mechanical design engineering to shape the next generation of advanced automotive components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean-sheet mechanical design and development of rotating electrical machines, transmissions and drivetrains. Design work may also include pumps, fans, power electronics and batteries as required.
• Exploration, design development, prototyping and testing of concepts.
• Mechanical analysis of conceptual designs (including CAE), 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.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
• Experience in mechanical design engineering
• Strong capability in 3D CAD modelling and 2D engineering drawings
• Experience using analytical methods (hand calculations and/or CAE tools such as ANSYS or Matlab)
• Proven experience applying DFM, DFA, DFMEA and PFMEA
• Experience working with and managing external suppliers

Desirable:

It would be beneficial (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:

• Autodesk Inventor and/or SolidWorks experience
• Working knowledge of MASTA or KISSsoft software
• Experience in high volume manufacturing - gravity or high-pressure casting part design
• Directly relevant design experience (previous motor, gear, transmission, spline or bearing life calculation experience)
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment