Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, products and components
• Assess strength, stiffness, and fatigue of components, assemblies, and full systems, conducting both linear static analyses and non-linear analyses using
• Conceptual analysis and hand calculations to develop and validate engineering designs and determine structural performance
• Design and develop integrated EV and power electronic cooling and heating systems
• Choose and specify materials and components required, create detailed CAD drawings
• Lead the generation and maintenance of system and component level DFMEAs
• Conduct feasibility assessment and cost-benefit analyses to determine design viability
• Identify and resolve design or manufacturing issues using CAD and analysis tools
• Understand regulatory requirements and define testing activities to ensure the durability, reliability, and functionality of system design
• Provide schemes, final designs and release drawings aligned to project requirements
• Support the creation of RFQ/RFI documents & support supplier engagement
• Work with suppliers to mature cost, manufacturability, and quality of engineering design
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians, support system production
• Facilitate the engineering release process from initial concept to finalised drawings
• Lead change management processes, root cause analyses and corrective actions
• Lead the development/management of DVP&R schedule
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies

Must-haves

• MEng degree in mechanical, electrical or automotive engineering
• A minimum of four years’ post-graduate experience with mechanical structures and EVs
• Excellent CAD skills (SolidWorks)
• Knowledge of materials, pressings, forming technologies, and advanced joining for volume manufacture plus additive processes for prototyping
• Experience in structural analysis (stress, stiffness, fatigue, optimisation)
• Proficiency in simulation tool, analysing test data and correlating to CAE results
• Understanding of typical battery characteristics, pack cooling and thermal systems
• Understanding fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles.
• Excellent knowledge of GD&T, drawing and assembly document creation
• Experience in safe working practices around HV systems, legislative requirements
• Experienced in system/component delivery including FMEA, quality planning, PPAP
• Ability to work proactively with minimal support using a logical approach in an environment with minimal documented processes.
• Must be self-motivated and an effective team player

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electrical and mechanical EV components, including CAN protocol
• Ability to challenge experts, consultants, and seniors by presenting a measured systematic first principles approach
• Knowledge of battery and automotive standards (Reg100, UL9540A, UL1973)

Strictly No Agencies