Senior Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer
Near Reading
£60-70k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

As a Senior Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing innovative mechanical assemblies and early concept designs for external proposals and internal requirements. You will work collaboratively with a talented team of engineers to drive technological advancements across the product range.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Design and develop new concepts and technologies to expand the company’s business opportunities.
•    Work closely with customers, engineering, and production teams to meet design specifications and ensure quality standards are maintained.
•    Stay updated on emerging technologies and assess their integration into company products.
•    Utilize your expertise in manufacturing, materials, and economic design principles to optimize costs and efficiency.
•    Conduct design validation using hand calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), and experimental testing.
•    Produce and manage detailed mechanical drawings using Autodesk Inventor, including build instructions and assembly methods.
•    Maintain responsibility for nominated products throughout their lifecycle, including modifications, variant creation, and obsolescence management.
•    Contribute to process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and documentation management.
•    Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety policies and company standards.

Essential:

Considerable industry experience in electro-mechanical design, ideally within subsea equipment for Oil & Gas or Defence industries.
Strong technical design expertise, including practical mechanical engineering skills and prototype assembly/testing experience.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably Autodesk Inventor).
Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations for the subsea product sector.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, innovative mindset.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable:

Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), preferably using ANSYS.
Strong technical report writing skills.
Relevant experience in design validation by hand calculations.

Benefits include:
•              25 days holiday
•              Excellent Pension
•              Life Assurance x6
•              Health Cover
•              Bonus - PRP (not guaranteed but has paid up to 20%)
•              Hours of work are 8.30 – 5pm (flexitime available)