Our client designs and manufactures state-of-the-art hardware and firmware for lighting systems based on LED technology. Their products are used by some of the world`s leading manufacturers of aircraft, ships and vehicles. Whilst our client`s products are used extensively on military platforms, they are also used in commercial applications. In addition to the lighting products, design work is also carried out on data capture products and specialist electronic components. Due to the continued success and growth of the Company, our client is seeking a qualified Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to fill a vacancy at their facility in South Cumbria. This is a permanent position.
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is an office based role, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design of a wide range of LED based lighting products used within military and rugged applications and also providing technical support to other company departments. You will take technical lead on specific projects as identified by the Engineering Manager, additionally you will assist the Engineering Manager in coaching other Mechanical Engineers to develop Design skills and work to the departmental processes. The main responsibilities are as follows:
You will carry out detailed mechanical design work including 3D modelling, simulation (e.g. thermal & stress) and design verification testing, as required. Agreeing the mechanical design approach with the Engineering Manager
You will be responsible for the specification compliance of designs
You will be responsible for mechanical part selection taking into consideration obsolescence, availability and cost
You will be responsible for preparing and presenting mechanical designs at design reviews
You will, if required, generates minutes from Design Reviews
You will ensures design files and information are kept up to date, and stored in accordance with departmental procedures
You will highlights all mechanical technical risks to the Engineering Manager
You will keep up to date with the latest manufacturing techniques and drawing standards
You will liaises with other departments to ensure that the required information is available when needed and customer requests are dealt with in a timely manner
You will follow departmental processes relating to management of designs
You will be responsible for identifying mechanical part numbers in accordance with the material finishes
You will be responsible for creation of 2D drawings to allow manufacture or purchase
You will be responsible for production of Customer Procurement (CP) drawings for new products
You will be responsible for generation of Assembly drawings and bills of materials
You will be responsible for meeting design to cost figures
You will be responsible for carrying out design change requests in a timely manner
You will ensures the mechanical design output fits in with all other aspects of the design
You will work closely with operations, manufacturing and production engineers to ensure products are designed for manufacture
You will be responsible for reporting progress of all assigned tasks to the Engineering Manager and Project Management teams
You will collate cost data relating to the mechanical design
You will create technical reports and documentation as required for Military/Aerospace projects.
You will be available for onsite customer support (presentations and fault finding) as required
You will take technical lead on specific projects and agree technical approach with the Engineering manager
You will be responsible for checking drawing/parts libraries are up to date and correct regularly
You will be responsible for checking and validating Mechanical Engineers designs and drawings where required
You will take responsibility for coaching and supporting Mechanical Engineers in design techniques and the departmental processes
You will identify any personal or mechanical team training needs to the Engineering Manager and help locate suitable courses
You will regularly review the departmental design processes and identify any updates required
Knowledge and Skills:
You will be an accomplished Mechanical Design Engineer with solid mechanical design experience.
You will possess a Degree or HND/ HNC Mechanical Engineering with equivalent experience.
You will have extensive experience in a similar role ideally within Military/Aerospace or similar industry.
You will should be experienced in the use of Autocad/Inventor, Solidworks also acceptable.
You must be familiar with technical specifications .
Ideally you will have knowledge of LEDs.
You will have supervisory experience
You will have the ability to understand/produce technical drawings