The Lead Mechanical Engineer will manage mechanical design, integrate electromechanical systems, and oversee product validation, leveraging expertise in CAD, manufacturing processes, and team leadership.
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Mechanical Engineer will own the end-to-end product mechanical design, integration, and validation of advanced electromechanical packaging solutions for low- and medium-voltage (LV/MV) high-power drive systems. This role requires deep expertise in mechanical design, electromechanical integration and manufacturing, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams from concept through to production and validation.Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities for the Role include:
You can expect from us
Design and Development:
- Innovate and develop mechanical designs for power electronics and electrical equipment, focusing on performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
- Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings using PTC Creo.
- Manage parts and Bills of Materials (BoMs) within the Siemens Teamcenter PLM system.
Engineering Analysis:
- Conduct engineering analysis through hand calculations and software tools.
Testing and Validation:
- Develop test plans and support the physical testing of prototypes to validate designs.
Project Management:
- Collaborate with product and project managers to set priorities, manage base costs, and allocate resources effectively.
- Maintain an appropriate operating rhythm, driving simplification, efficiency, productivity, and overall team performance.
Process Optimization:
- Utilize engineering tools and processes to optimize engineering throughput and quality.
- Ensure the implementation of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) techniques in the design process.
Technical Leadership:
- Serve as the technical point of contact for all mechanical engineering topics related to project work.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or relevant experience in a mechanical design engineering environment.
- Significant engineering experience with strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, sheet metal design, DFMA, and material selection.
- Expertise in stress, thermal, and fluid flow analyses using hand calculations and FEA software tools such as ANSYS and Fluent.
- Proven track record in product development, preferably in the industrial or electrical equipment sectors.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and use them to develop suitable mechanical designs.
- Demonstrable experience in a project lead role.
- Proficiency in using PTC Creo or similar 3D CAD software for creating 3D part and assembly models and 2D drawings.
- Strong engineering, communication, and organizational skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in the design of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switchgear and packaging of power electronics equipment.
- Experience using Siemens Teamcenter PLM software for BoM creation and management.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel internationally.
Personal Attributes
- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a passion for technical innovation. - Strong report writing skills; writes clearly and succinctly to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
- Strong personal organisational skills, ability to manage time effectively, monitors performance against deadlines and milestones, works productively in a pressurised environment.
- Upholds ethics and values, demonstrates integrity.
- Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short term working.
- Able to achieve UK security clearance.
You can expect from us
- Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.
- A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
- Attractive compensation.
- Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
- 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
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Note
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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