Global tech business is seeking a proven Lead Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead a team of engineers. You will be a proven senior Mechanical Engineer and with excellent all-round experience of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design and Thermal engineering and analysis. Ideally we are seeking someone with experience of first principal design through to production.

This is a unique opportunity for a talented and experienced Mechanical Engineering Lead to join a Research Division. You will report to the Mechanical Research Manager; you will join a growing team of multi-disciplined engineers focusing on the next generation of advanced / high performance electric motors for new and existing categories demonstrating new core technology and a complete system design approach.

The successful candidate will be expected to bring innovation to integrating thermal, mechanical, aerodynamic and electromagnetic concepts while considering the impact on performance and cost.

Accountabilities

Stretch the boundaries of speed, power/torque density and efficiency in electric motor systems in a number of different applications
Develop energy storage solutions with world leading levels of energy density
Have the ability to understand the overall product concept and contribute significantly to the design of the product through the use of expert knowledge of the latest technologies / methods in the industry.
Meet target specifications such as cost, size, weight and efficiency within the planned timeline of each project that would make a great product
Deliver solutions that are reliable and fit for purpose to satisfy life requirements and to help achieve product guarantee periods and comply with all relevant International Standards
Generate innovative / novel solutions with strong / high value IP for new products

Minimum technical experience and knowledge:

Specification, Analysis & Design:

Significant experience in the design and analysis of thermal systems, including Finite Element & Computational Fluid Dynamics techniques.
Breadth of experience covering component thermal design through to full system.
Ability to simplify a complex problem into mathematical models and perform preliminary performance prediction, analysis and design recommendation
Good understanding of statistics and the ability to use these as a tool in engineering decision making
Experience in a broad range of heat management technologies
Ability to use 3D computer aided design (CAD) software packages
Appreciation of other engineering disciplines such aerodynamics, mechanical, electrical, electronics and electromagnetic systems
Ability to specify system components to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Quality processes including DFMEA, DoE, failure analysis/problem solving capability

Test and Validation:

Ability to devise lab based measurement techniques and have a strong command of analysis software and equipment for component and system level characterisation and validation

General:

Ability to work across a number of different projects and platforms simultaneously
Strong “design-for-manufacture” mentality to deliver high performance and reliable system solutions meeting cost, size and time requirements
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques of parts (moulding / machining) and common issues with these plus experience in manual and automated assembly techniques
Appreciation of complying with National, European and Worldwide regulations and legislation.