Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas

• Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes.

• of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards.

• Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc.

• Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.

• Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T.

• Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter).

• Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.

• Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales.

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

Experience in:

· Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with experience.

· Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products (including EO).

· Perform ‘hands on’ mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo).

· Structural design and an ability to carry out ‘first pass’ analyses and work in conjunction with full-time Structural Analysts.

· Experienced in working on Electro-Optic Products, with proven knowledge of electrical screening, grounding, opto-mechanical sub-assemblies, etc.

· Detail and assembly drawing , in accordance with BS8888.

· Numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.

· Proven understanding of the application of materials and process finishes to meet EO Product needs.

· Experienced in the design of Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling to support the Assembly, Integration and Testing of EO Products, for the Aerospace and/or Defence sector.

· Ability to work within a multi-discipline IPT.

· Knowledge of Cable Harness design, including Connector selection, screening, strain relief methods, etc.

· Experienced in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration and Sustainability.

· Operating in a high performing multi-disciplinary Team.

Desirable:

• Capable of performing ‘first pass’ Thermal analyses.

Intrinsic Job Factors

· Full Time Hours

· Tight Deadlines (regular or adhoc)

· Pressured Environment

· Display Screen Equipment User

· Driving

· Travel (UK)

· Overnight stay