Global tech business is seeking a proven Senior Mechanical Engineer. You will be a proven senior 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer 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.

Accountabilities

Deliver robust battery pack design solutions that fulfil the fundamental design requirements, achieving world class levels of power density (Prior battery design experience is not essential).
Meet target specifications such as cost, size, weight and efficiency within the planned timeline
Understand and comply with all relevant International Standards.
Develop innovative & novel concepts with high value IP.
Be responsible for delivering parts, assemblies and systems from concept to proof of principle (Technology Readiness Level 7).
Demonstrate a sound understanding of systems engineering principles to define, optimise and validate product performance.
Have the ability to understand the overall product concept and contribute significantly to influence its design through knowledge of the latest technologies & methods.
Be a source of mechanical engineering expertise to advise on design, development, material, manufacturing, validation and test issues.

Ideal proven technical experience and knowledge:

Good knowledge of 3D computer aided design (CAD) software packages,
Strong knowledge of analytical techniques, including Finite Element Analysis (ideally Ansys, Altair HyperWorks)
Extensive understanding of structural design principles, integrity assessment and design for dynamic loading and shock.
Demonstrable knowledge of a range of life prediction techniques, both for fatigue and fracture, covering low and high cycle regimes.
Sound level of thermal systems design knowledge
Understanding of statistics and robust design techniques
Good understanding of materials science.
An appreciation of other engineering disciplines such aerodynamics, thermodynamics, CFD analysis and electrical, electronics and electromagnetic systems
Ability to apply systems engineering principles to translate fundamental business / system requirements into system design definition and sub-system / component requirements.
Understanding of technical risk management processes including Functional / Design FMEA
Sound knowledge of manufacturing techniques plus experience in definition of manual and automated assembly processes
Appreciation of relevant national, European and Worldwide regulations and legislation
Sound knowledge of GD&T